Jolly, happy, or pool/lake
Meara is an Irish name with two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish surname O'Meara, derived from 'meadhra' meaning 'jolly' or 'festive'. Alternatively, it is sometimes associated with the Irish word 'mara', meaning 'sea' or 'pool'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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