Miriam

Rank 264th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Miriam was 264th most popular baby name for girls and 568th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,182 babies were named Miriam in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,841 babies in the United States were named Miriam. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Miriam is around 36 to 38 years old.

The name "Miriam" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Miriam include Miri and Mimi.

Miriam Meaning & Origin

Miriam is a Hebrew name often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness' or 'sea of sorrow,' yet it also may symbolize 'rebellion' or 'wished-for child', making it a deeply poignant and versatile name.

The name Miriam is described as enlightened, serene and urbane.

Pronunciation

Miriam is pronounced mih-ree-um in English. The name Miriam has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Miriam

  • The name Miriam has been used in various forms across many different cultures, including in literature - it is the name of a central character in the famous D.H. Lawrence novel "Sons and Lovers".

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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