Markeria is a unique and captivating female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcellus. It means 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war and agriculture. The name Markeria was notably used in the novel 'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell, contributing to its contemporary recognition.
Markeria was a fairly popular name for newborns in the late 1990s to early 2000s, with its highest year being 2006 at 14 births. However, it experienced a significant decline after that peak, with an average of around 7 births per year from 2003 to 2011, for a total of 88 births over the entire period.