girl's name
Merveille
mair-VAY (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 695
Merveille is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merveille Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 90 |
How Popular Is Merveille?
In 2025, Merveille was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Merveille 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merveille
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merveille Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merveille over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merveille
- French mair-VAY
Sibling Names for Merveille
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merveille — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merveille
How popular is the name Merveille?
In 2025, Merveille was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Merveille a girl's or a boy's name?
Merveille is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merveille?
Merveille has 2 syllables.
When was Merveille most popular?
Merveille peaked in 2007, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Merveille a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Merveille currently ranks #2,879 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.