Merna
Pronunciation: [ m-EHRN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 609 babies have been named Merna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merna is past its peak , currently ranked #17,300 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,300
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Merna
Merna is a girl name .
Merna is currently ranked #17,300 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merna include Mer, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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