Deserving, worthy of merit, or earned
Derived from the Latin word 'emeritus', meaning 'having served one's time' or 'earned by service'. In a historical context, it was often used to denote someone who has honorably completed their duties. It carries a sense of dignity and accomplishment.
Less common today
Emerita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,605 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
3rd-century Roman martyr and saint
