Girl · #4,210 in 2026

Meryem

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

Current Rank

#4,210

Peak Rank

#3,848 (2014)

Total Babies

663

5-Yr Trend

+4%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#3848

Peak Rank

663

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meryem

Meryem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 39 Meryems were born — ranking #3,848 that year. As of 2026, Meryem ranks #4,210 for baby girls with 34 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 663 Meryems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Meryem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meryem 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 Meryem

What does the name Meryem mean?

Meryem is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meryem in 2026?

In 2026, Meryem ranks #4,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.

When was Meryem most popular?

Meryem reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #3,848 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meryem most popular?

Meryem has historically been most popular in Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meryem.

Is Meryem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meryem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meryem include Alvern, Colon, Kikuko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meryem

Meryem is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 663 births in the dataset. Meryem's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #3,848. Use the chart and map above to compare Meryem'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.