At a glance
- In short
- Meru is a unique and exotic unisex name of unknown origin, pronounced as meh-ROO.
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#12,145)
- Babies in 2019 (boys)
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- Last recorded 2019 (#15,539)
- Peak (boys)
- #12,145 in 2019
- First recorded
- 2016 (as a boy name; 2019 as a girl name)
Meaning of Meru
Meru is a unisex name of unknown origin. The name has variations such as Mero. Although it is not a very common name, Meru has been given to a small number of babies in the United States. In 2019, there were 5 occurrences, placing it at rank 12,126. Meru carries a unique and exotic vibe, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their child.
How to pronounce Meru
- Pronounced meh-ROO /məˈru/
Popularity of Meru in the U.S.
Meru was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #12,145 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2016. As a girl name it was last recorded in 2019, at #15,539.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 2016–2019 2 rows
Girls year by year, 2019 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 15,539 | new |
Notable people named Meru
- Meru Tashima is a Japanese singer and idol best known as a former member of HKT48.