What does the name Miriam mean?

The name Miriam means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Miriam?

Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,267 babies were named Miriam in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Miriam is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Vintage Biblical

Births Last Year: 1,267 →

All-Time Total: 112,195

Peak Year: 1924

Miriam is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root word "mar" meaning "bitter" or "rebellious."

Girl names closely related to Miriam

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Boy names closely related to Miriam

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Names with similar meaning to Miriam

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Births per year in the United States

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