NAME PROFILE
Meriah
Originating from the Arabic word for 'light' or 'illumination,' this name represents a person who carries a radiant and wise spirit, naturally guiding others with their warmth and clarity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 910 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1991 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 54%TX — 38%CO — 8%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Nura Habib Omer (Rapper and Author of 'Sadi') · Nura Woodson Ulreich (Illustrator of 'The Gingerbread Boy') · Nura al-Faiz (Politician and Saudi Deputy Education Minister) · Nura Abdi (Author of 'Desert Tears') · Nura Afia (Makeup Artist and CoverGirl Ambassador)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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