Girl · #4,331 in 2026

Merium

Current Rank
#4,331
Peak Rank
#4,331 (1931)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1931
First Year
1931
Last Year
1931
Peak Year
#4331
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Merium

Merium first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 5 Meriums were born — ranking #4,331 that year. As of 2026, Merium ranks #4,331 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Meriums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Merium

Phonetically similar names — useful when Merium is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merium

What does the name Merium mean?
Merium is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Merium in 2026?
In 2026, Merium ranks #4,331 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Merium most popular?
Merium reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #4,331 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Merium a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Merium is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Merium?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merium include Kaliope, Airlene, Aldoris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Kaliope
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Airlene
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Aldoris
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Altermease
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Ardilia
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Calonia
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Cleonia
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Clotell
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About the name Merium

Merium is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Merium's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #4,331. Use the chart and map above to compare Merium's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.