Meral Girl
Origin(s)
Turkish; Arabic
Meaning
Turkish: 'deer'; Arabic: 'a kind of flower'
Historical & Cultural Background
Meral is a name primarily used in Turkey, where it is associated with nature and beauty. In Arabic-speaking cultures, it can refer to a flower, symbolizing grace and delicacy. The name reflects a connection to the natural world, often evoking imagery of wildlife and flora. It is relatively uncommon outside of these regions.
Trend Summary
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Similar Names
Mirae, Mirael, Maral, Meralyn, Mirella, Mireya, Marina
Variants
- Meralyn
International Variants
- Meral (Turkish)
- Meral (Arabic)
Famous people named Meral
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Fictional characters named Meral
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meral was first seen in the United States in 1985. Meral has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Meral has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meral (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |