girl's name
Meriem
meh-RYEM (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 7,481
France
#487
2025 births
Meriem is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2014, when 220 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,895 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Meriem Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 340 |
| 1970s | 615 |
| 1980s | 935 |
| 1990s | 855 |
| 2000s | 1,145 |
| 2010s | 1,840 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 660 |
How Popular Is Meriem?
In 2025, Meriem was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #487 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Meriem Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Meriem Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mériem | Mériem is a rare spelling of Meriem, written with an acute accent and recorded about 140 times, mostly in France. | 140 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Meriem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meriem Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meriem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meriem
- French meh-RYEM
Sibling Names for Meriem
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meriem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meriem
How popular is the name Meriem?
In 2025, Meriem was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #487 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Meriem a girl's or a boy's name?
Meriem is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meriem?
Meriem has 2 syllables.
When was Meriem most popular?
Meriem peaked in 2014, when 220 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Meriem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Meriem currently ranks #487 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.