Merli
Girl nameMerli has been given to 19 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2004.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
19
Peak year
2004 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1987
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Merli — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Merli.
FAQ
How popular is the name Merli?
Merli has been given to 19 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Merli peak?
Merli peaked in 2004, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Merli a girl or boy name?
Merli is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Merli are girls).
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