Merleah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Merleah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Merleah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merleah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,180 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,180
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Merleah
Merleah is a girl name .
Merleah is currently ranked #43,180 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merleah include Mer, Merl, Merly, Merlie, Eah, Eahy, Eahie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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