Meriah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meriah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 910 babies have been named Meriah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meriah is past its peak , currently ranked #61,459 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,459
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Meriah
Meriah is a girl name .
Meriah is currently ranked #61,459 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meriah include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meriah include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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