Meril
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Meril is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Meril often also consider Francel, Thorine, Marionette .
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Meril first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 10 babies have been named Meril in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meril is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,362 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,362
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Meril is also used as a boy name, ranked #37986.
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About the Name Meril
Meril is a girl name .
Is Meril a boy or girl name? Meril is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,362 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,986. Meril is more commonly used as a boy name.
Meril is currently ranked #67,362 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meril include Mer, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meril include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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