Merley
Merley is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,471 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,471
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Merley is also used as a boy name, ranked #32551.
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About the Name Merley
Merley is a girl name .
Is Merley a boy or girl name? Merley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,471 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,551. Merley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Merley is currently ranked #69,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merley include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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