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Meerab

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Pronounced MEE-rab /ˈmi.ræb/Medium

Meaning: A form of Merab — from Hebrew, 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); newly popular in Pakistan via a TV drama; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Increase; abundance: Meerab is a form of Merab. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MEE-rab').
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Origin LowHebrew, Urdu
MeaningA form of Merab — from Hebrew, 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); newly popular in Pakistan via a TV drama; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7756 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meerab is a form of Merab — from Hebrew, 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); it became newly popular in Pakistan via a TV drama (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MEE-rab').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, increase-and-abundance at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Merab means 'increase; abundance' in Hebrew (a daughter of King Saul) — Meerab is a form, newly popular in Pakistan via a TV drama, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEE-rab').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Merab — routes layered

Variations

MerabMirabMeeraab

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meerab mean?

Meerab is a form of Merab — Hebrew 'increase; abundance' (a daughter of King Saul); newly popular in Pakistan, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Meerab?

It's said MEE-rab /ˈmi.ræb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meerab a boy or girl name?

Meerab is a girl's name.

How popular is Meerab?

Meerab is a rare name in the U.S.

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