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Meridian

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Pronounced muh-RID-ee-an /məˈrɪd.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the English/Latin meridianus, 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from meridies, 'midday'); a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The highest point; midday: Meridian is a word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'muh-RID-ee-an'). We note the word.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom the English/Latin meridianus, 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from meridies, 'midday'); a word-name; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9982 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819922024

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

Meridian comes from the English/Latin meridianus, 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from meridies, 'midday'); a word-name (we note the word). A lyrical, modern name (said 'muh-RID-ee-an').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a word/place-name (also a city in Mississippi). Rare, the-highest-point at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Meridian means 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from the Latin meridies) — a lyrical, evocative word-name (we note the word; said 'muh-RID-ee-an').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Meridian — Latin word-name

Variations

MeridienMeridianne

Nicknames

Meri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meridian mean?

Meridian is a word-name — 'of midday; the highest point; a line of longitude' (from Latin meridies). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Meridian?

It's said muh-RID-ee-an /məˈrɪd.i.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Meridian a boy or girl name?

Meridian is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Meridian?

Meridian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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