Meri

Meri is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Meri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meri

Meri belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Meri first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1161 in 1955, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 2,493 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meri in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#1161 in 1955
Peak year
1961
Babies named Meri in 2024
13
Total since 1880
2,493

Meri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#4763 in 2016
Babies named Meri in 2025
3
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meri mean?

The meaning of Meri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Meri a boy or girl name?

Meri is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Meri?

Meri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meri?

Meri first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #1161 in 1955, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].