Gender: Female
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: Little Famous One, Deserving, Beloved
Pronunciation: MEH-rit, /ˈmɛrɪt/, M EH R AH T
Popularity Rank: #23,458
Derived from the Latin word 'meritus', meaning 'deserving, worthy'. It signifies that the bearer has earned or deserves praise, reward, or respect.
The name Merit is of English, Latin origin and means Little Famous One, Deserving, Beloved, Deserving or worthy of praise.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Merit is commonly found in Nigeria, Egypt, Mexico, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEH-rit
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛrɪt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH R AH T
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Merit is recorded 1,665 times globally, ranking it as the 23,458th most common name worldwide.
Merit is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 633 occurrences, making it the 1,707th most popular name in the country.
In Estonia, the name Merit is found among 1 in every 221 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,707 | 1 : 1,832 |
| Egypt | #6,177 | 1 : 5,678 |
| Mexico | #7,825 | 1 : 10,724 |
| United States of America | #22,316 | 1 : 26,219 |
| Estonia | #322 | 1 : 221 |
| Italy | #18,808 | 1 : 25,707 |
| Netherlands | #7,722 | 1 : 8,248 |
| Finland | #2,772 | 1 : 4,572 |
| Germany | #10,849 | 1 : 15,279 |
| Saudi Arabia | #71,064 | 1 : 137,723 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Merit from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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