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Merium

MARE-ee-uhm /ˈmɑriəm/

At a glance

In short
Merium is a lovely name for a baby girl with origins in various cultures, most commonly associated with the Arabic name Mariam, meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1931 (#4,331)
Babies in 1931
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
1931 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Merium

Merium is a lovely name for a baby girl that has origins in various cultures. It is most commonly associated with the Arabic name Mariam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." The name Merium has a beautiful and melodic sound to it, making it an appealing choice for many parents. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as MARE-ee-uhm (/ˈmɑriəm/). It is also worth noting that the variation of the name, Mariam, is sometimes used interchangeably. Despite being less common in recent years, Merium still holds a special place in the hearts of those who choose it for their little ones.

How to pronounce Merium

English

Popularity of Merium in the U.S.

Merium appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1931, ranked #4,331 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Merium in the U.S. in 1931, ranked #4,331 among girl names.
  • Girls named Merium (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 1931. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1931 1 row
Merium: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193154,331new