Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Merjem

Name: Popularity of the name Merjem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Merjem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,082

Peak Rank

#17,292 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2020

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#17292

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Merjem

Merjem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 5 Merjems were born — ranking #17,292 that year. As of 2026, Merjem ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Merjems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Merjem

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

Mirjam
Merging
Mershon
Marum
Mersion
Mergen
Margin
Margine
Mitchum
Mitcham
Marjan
Meacham

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merjem

What does the name Merjem mean?

Merjem is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Merjem in 2026?

In 2026, Merjem ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Merjem most popular?

Merjem reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #17,292 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Merjem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Merjem is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Merjem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Merjem include Aaden, Aaiyana, Aamoni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Merjem

Merjem is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Merjem's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #17,292. Use the chart and map above to compare Merjem'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.