What origin is the name Mercia?

Mercia comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mercia a popular name?

Mercia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Mercia?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Mercia — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Mercia

Q: Is Mercia a rare name?

Yes. Mercia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mercia

Mercia

Girl

english

2 syllables

Mercia is an english girl's name meaning "An English name meaning mercy. It historically refers to one of the ancient kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.".

With english roots, Mercia is a girl name that means "An English name meaning mercy. It historically refers to one of the ancient kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning mercy. It historically refers to one of the ancient kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mercia

Very rare in US records

What does Mercia mean?

Mercia is a girl name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning mercy. It historically refers to one of the ancient kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.".