Merima

Merima is a girl's name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Merima at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merima

Merima belongs to the African 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, Merima first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12218 in 1999, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 17 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merima in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#12218 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Total since 1880
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merima mean?

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

Is Merima a boy or girl name?

Merima is a girl name.

What origin is the name Merima?

Merima comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Merima?

Merima first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #12218 in 1999, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.