Meral
Meral is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,946 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Meral first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 212 babies have been named Meral in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meral is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,946 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,946
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Meral
Meral is a girl name .
Meral is currently ranked #12,946 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meral include Mer, Mey, and Merie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meral include Mera . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis