US Popularity:18164
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish, Turkish
Meaning:Bright sea; Deer; Doe
Meral is a delightful feminine name. With multiple origins, this endearing title is the perfect choice for your new arrival. As a variant of the English Meryl, Meral stems from Muirgel, an Old Irish name meaning "bright sea." Meral is also the Turkish form of Maral, a moniker that translates to "deer" in several languages. Indeed, the Turkish word for a "doe" or "female deer" is maral, so it seems likely that your sweet Meral will be a friend of the Earth and all the creatures that dwell in it.

How Popular Is The Name Meral?

U.S. Births

Overall:Meral is currently #18164 in U.S. births
Girl:Meral is currently #10774 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#10774
in 2024
- 730
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Meryl, January 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Muriel

  • Behind the Name, Meral, February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Maral, April 2024

  • WordSense Dictionary, maral

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