The baby name Meralyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəlɪn/ (MER-uh-lin).
Meralyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Meralyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrəlɪn/ (MER-uh-lin).
Meralyn is English in Origin.
Meralyn is a modern English given name, most often viewed as a creative blend of the prefix Mera-/Meri- with the popular suffix -lyn, and as a spelling variant near Merilyn or Marilyn. Depending on the pathway you prefer, it can inherit meanings from several sources: from Mary (Hebrew Miryam), associations include “beloved/wished-for child”; from Meryl/Meriel (ultimately Celtic Muirgheal), “sea-bright”; or, by resemblance to Turkish Meral, “doe, gazelle.” The composite thus suggests grace and brightness with a lyrical -lyn finish.
The name surfaced in the mid-20th century alongside other -lyn coinages and remains uncommon, appearing sporadically in English-speaking countries and the Philippines. Documented variants include Merilyn, Merrilyn, Merelyn, and Meralynn; related forms are Marilyn, Meryl, and Meriel. Nicknames span Meri, Merry, and Lyn. Its fluid origin and rare usage make Meralyn a distinctive, modern choice anchored in familiar name families.
Meralyn is an uncommon pick. Across 19 countries, we found 60 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #380 | 11 | 13,098 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Meralyn is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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