Meri
Meri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Meri
- A diminutive of the female given name Merida.
How popular is Meri?
Since 1880, 2,502 girls in the U.S. have been named Meri. Its highest rank for girls was #1161 in 1955. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Meri
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Sibling name ideas for Meri
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Meri FAQ
What does the name Meri mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Merida.
How popular is the name Meri?
Since 1880, 2,502 girls in the U.S. have been named Meri. Its highest rank for girls was #1161 in 1955. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meri a boy or girl name?
Meri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,502 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.