Merrily
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl-ee ]
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Merrily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 382 babies have been named Merrily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merrily is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,851 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,851
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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#36,833 in US
Germanic origin
"bright fame, renowned"
#36,690 in US
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"Christ-carrier"
#36,881 in US
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"little joy, dear song"
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#36,917 in US
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About the Name Merrily
Merrily is a girl name .
Merrily is currently ranked #36,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrily include Mer, Merr, Merry, Merrie, Ily, Ilyie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrily include Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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