girl's name
Merriah
muh-RY-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 36
Merriah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 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 1998, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merriah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 31 |
How Popular Is Merriah?
In 1998, Merriah was given to 6 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 Merriah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merriah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merriah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merriah
- English muh-RY-uh
Sibling Names for Merriah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merriah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merriah
How popular is the name Merriah?
In 1998, Merriah was given to 6 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 Merriah a girl's or a boy's name?
Merriah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merriah?
Merriah has 3 syllables.
When was Merriah most popular?
Merriah peaked in 1998, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.