Meraki Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: meh-RAH-kee /mɛˈrɑːki/
Origin: Greek
Meaning: to do something with soul, creativity, or love
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Meraki is derived from the Greek word 'meraki,' which reflects a deep sense of passion and dedication in one's work. It is often used to describe the act of putting something of oneself into what one does.
While traditionally not a common given name, it has gained popularity in recent years as a unique choice for boys. The concept of meraki is celebrated in Greek culture, emphasizing the importance of creativity and personal investment in tasks.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meraki was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Meraki has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Meraki has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Meraki is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Meraki was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Meraki
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Meraki.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |