Merla
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blackbird.
- Origin
- French
Merla Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 424 baby girls have been named Merla. The name peaked in 1949 with 16 US births that year (rank #2590).
Top States for Merla
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merla births are: Iowa (5).
Other French-Origin Names Like Merla
If you like Merla's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merla's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Merla
Variant Forms
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Compare Merla to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merla against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).