Meriah
girl nameMeriah entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #2420 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#2420
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6234 |
| 1980s | #6460 |
| 1990s | #3244 |
| 2000s | #5505 |
| 2010s | #11098 |
| 2020s | #13298 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Meriah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meriah alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meriah in 2025?
- Meriah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meriah most popular?
- Meriah peaked in 1991, reaching #2420 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meriah with classmates?
- Meriah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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