girl's name
Merab
MEH-rab
- Origin Georgian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 157
Merab is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Merab is a name of Georgian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merab Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 70 |
How Popular Is Merab?
In 2025, Merab was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Merab Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Merab
- Pronunciation MEH-rab
Sibling Names for Merab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merab
How popular is the name Merab?
In 2025, Merab was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Merab a girl's or a boy's name?
Merab is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merab?
Merab has 2 syllables.
When was Merab most popular?
Merab peaked in 2023, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Merab a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Merab currently ranks #4,088 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.