Meridian
Pronunciation: [ m-er-IHD-ee-uhn ]
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Meridian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 390 babies have been named Meridian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meridian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,135 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,135
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Meridian
Meridian is a girl name .
Meridian is currently ranked #11,135 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meridian include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Merid, Meridy, Meridie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meridian include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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