Mergim is of Albanian origin and means "the best". It is a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. In Albania, it is often shortened to Mergi. The name has gained international recognition due to its usage in the soccer world, notably by former footballer Mergim Mavraj.
"Mergim experienced a surge in popularity between 1992 and 2000, with the highest number of babies named Mergim born in the year 2000."