#2512024 rank
1924peak year
116,620babies named Miriam since 1880
▲ +9%5-year trend
Miriam popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Miriam mean?
From Hebrew Miryam, the form used for Moses' sister. Its meaning is debated — possibly Egyptian mry 'beloved' or related to 'sea'.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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