Rising since 2006, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Meral since 1985
Babies named Meral per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Meral is a name of Turkish origin that remains uncommon in the United States. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985 and has been gradually rising in usage since 2006. Its peak popularity came in 2018, though it still ranks around 6,838 with roughly 1 in every 100,454 babies given the name in 2025. The name is thought to derive from a Turkish word for coral or a flower, lending it a natural, delicate quality. While not widely used, its gentle sound and exotic flair make it a distinctive choice.
Meral is a name of Turkish origin, though its exact etymology is debated. It may derive from the Turkish word 'meral', referring to a type of coral or a flower. The name has been used in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. Its popularity in the United States is recent, first recorded in 1985.
“Meral” around the world
Where Meral lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mera, Merry
Sibling names for Meral
Names that share Meral's style, for a brother or sister.
