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Merab

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Pronounced MEE-rab /ˈmiː.ræb/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Merav, often read as 'increase; abundance' (or 'she who increases'). In the Bible, Merab was the elder daughter of King Saul; the name is also used in Georgia for boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Merab means 'increase; abundance' and belonged to Saul's daughter (said 'MEE-rab'). Ancient and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Merav, often read as 'increase; abundance' (or 'she who increases'). In the Bible, Merab was the elder daughter of King Saul; the name is also used in Georgia for boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10630 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002025

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

Merab comes from the Hebrew Merav, 'increase; abundance,' and belonged to King Saul's elder daughter in the Bible. Separately it is a Georgian boys' name, which we note. Ancient and rare in the U.S. (said 'MEE-rab').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely for girls. Very rare, biblical, and ancient.

Did you know? Merab was the elder daughter of King Saul in the Hebrew Bible; the name is read as 'increase; abundance' and is also a Georgian boys' name, which we note (said 'MEE-rab').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Merab — Hebrew 'increase'; Saul's daughter; also Georgian boys' name

Variations

MeravMeiravMeirab

Nicknames

MeraRabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merab mean?

Merab is Hebrew for 'increase; abundance'; in the Bible she was King Saul's elder daughter.

How do you pronounce Merab?

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

Is Merab a boy or girl name?

Merab is a biblical girl's name; note it is also a Georgian boys' name, which we flag.

How popular is Merab?

Merab is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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