Miri
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- Hebrew
Miri Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 824 baby girls have been named Miri. The name peaked in 2022 with 50 US births that year (rank #3255). In 2024, ranked #3613 nationally — 358 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Miri
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Miri births are: New York (310), New Jersey (31), California (11).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Miri
If you like Miri's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Miri's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Miri
Variant Forms
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Compare Miri to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Miri against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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