Merrill vs Nema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nema

Girl #24,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, blessing"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,127
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nem

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Popularity Comparison

Merrill Rank #19,684
Nema Rank #24,127

Merrill is more popular, ranked #19684 vs #24127 for Nema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merrill ___

No pairings available yet.

Nema ___

  • Nema Amara
  • Nema Joy
  • Nema Rose
  • Nema Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nema

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merrill or Nema more popular?

Merrill is more popular, ranked #19684 compared to Nema at #24127 in the United States.

What do Merrill and Nema mean?

Nema means "Grace, blessing" (Swahili origin).

Are Merrill and Nema boy or girl names?

Merrill is primarily a boy name. Nema is primarily a girl name.

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