Meraki

Meraki is one of those untranslatable words that only exist in a single language. It's the Greek concept of putting your whole heart into something. NPR says, "Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table."

Meraki is rare as a name, but several instances have been recorded.

Meraki is also given to boys.

Pronounced muh-RAH-kee.

As of October 2026, Meraki ranked #13452 in US births in 2019 SSA.