All over the world, Merlish (Merlish 
) is a rare boy's first name. The forename Merlish is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is a rare masculine name. Very seldom, Merlish is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Merlish | Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, India, France |