Meryl
- Pronunciation
- [Me-ryl]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myrrh
- Origin
- Arabic
Meryl Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,154 baby girls have been named Meryl. The name peaked in 1956 with 156 US births that year (rank #795). In 2024, ranked #5532 nationally — 4,737 places below its 1956 peak.
Top States for Meryl
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Meryl births are: New York (1,671), New Jersey (221), Pennsylvania (158).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Meryl
If you like Meryl's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Meryl's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Meryl
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlyn | Blackbird. | Female | French |
Famous People Named Meryl
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Meryl.
- Meryl Streep — Movie Actress (1949)
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Compare Meryl to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Meryl against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).