NAME PROFILE
Shota
Derived from the Welsh name Meredith, meaning Great Lord or Guardian of the Sea. This name evokes a sense of leadership, depth, and a protective spirit, suggesting a person with a strong presence and an adventurous heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 317 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 2014 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 60%NY — 40%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Merdis Keeler (Gospel singer and musician) · Merdis J. Brown (Pioneering educator and elementary school namesake) · Merdis Thompson (Community activist and education leader) · Merdis McCarter (Business executive and corporate leader) · Merdis Christian (Prominent choral director and religious figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MerDeeMerdy
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