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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Sea; Open field, meadow; Sea hill; Sea bright; Fair one of the sea

Encourage baby’s love for the water with the name Merliah. This feminine name has a variety of roots to encourage your little one. The first syllable comes from the Middle and Old French word mer, meaning “sea,” and can be a great choice to give baby gorgeous mermaid or merpeople vibes. Its second half of -liah may also come from the Old English lea, meaning “open field” or “meadow.” Merliah may also have links to the Welsh and Celtic name Merlin, meaning “sea hill,” or the Irish name Muriel, meaning “sea-bright” or “fair one of the sea.” If you’ve got a love for Barbie movies, this can connect baby to Merliah, the main character in the movie Barbie in a Mermaid Tale. If you want to celebrate your little guppy’s potential to speed through the ocean or lake, Merliah has waves of encouragement.