girl's name
Merial
MAIR-ee-ul (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 92
Merial is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merial Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Merial?
In 1962, Merial was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merial
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merial Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merial over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merial
- English MAIR-ee-ul
Sibling Names for Merial
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merial — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merial
How popular is the name Merial?
In 1962, Merial was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merial a girl's or a boy's name?
Merial is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merial?
Merial has 3 syllables.
When was Merial most popular?
Merial peaked in 1922, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.