What is the origin of the name Meriah?

Meriah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Meriah?

Meriah is currently ranked #16822 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Meriah?

Meriah is pronounced muh-RYE-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Meriah

muh-RYE-uh

Popularity

#16822

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

910

Peak Year

#52 in 1991

First Recorded

1973

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of 'Mariah,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Miriam,' meaning 'bitter,' 'rebellious,' or 'beloved'.

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Meria Ria

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Meria Ria

Spelling Variations

Mariah Miriam Mary

Similar Names

Aria Seraphina Eliana Aurora

Personality Traits

ResilientDevotedElegantStrongGraceful

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