Merilee
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merilee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 864 babies have been named Merilee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merilee is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,808 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,808
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin origin
"of the Verginius family"
#66,982 in US
Old French (de la nuit) origin
"of the night"
#66,779 in US
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Old English dagian origin
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Aramaic origin
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About the Name Merilee
Merilee is a girl name .
Merilee is currently ranked #66,808 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merilee include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Lee, Leey, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merilee include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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