Muriel
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myrrh
- Origin
- Arabic
Muriel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 54,852 baby girls have been named Muriel. The name peaked in 1922 with 2,392 US births that year (rank #112). In 2024, ranked #3198 nationally — 3,086 places below its 1922 peak.
Top States for Muriel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Muriel births are: New York (12,004), Massachusetts (3,701), New Jersey (2,835).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Muriel
If you like Muriel's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Muriel's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Muriel
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muire | Bitter | Female | Irish |
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Compare Muriel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Muriel against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).