Merliah
Merliah is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,778 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Merliah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 102 babies have been named Merliah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merliah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #8,778 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,778
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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About the Name Merliah
Merliah is a girl name .
Merliah is currently ranked #8,778 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merliah 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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