Merial
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merial first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 5 babies have been named Merial in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merial is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,620 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,620
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Merial
Merial is a girl name .
Merial is currently ranked #48,620 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merial 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 Merial include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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