Meriam
Pronunciation: [ m-IHR-ee-ihm ]
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Meriam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 682 babies have been named Meriam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meriam is past its peak , currently ranked #11,616 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,616
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Meriam
Meriam is a girl name .
Meriam is currently ranked #11,616 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meriam 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 Meriam include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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