Myriam
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Ancient Version Of Mary. In The Bible Miriam Sister Of Moses Saved His Life When She Hid Infant Moses In A Basket Among The Rushes At The River's Edge For Pharaoh's Daughter To Find.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Myriam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,131 baby girls have been named Myriam. The name peaked in 2003 with 115 US births that year (rank #1671). In 2024, ranked #4837 nationally — 3,166 places below its 2003 peak.
Top States for Myriam
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Myriam births are: New York (473), California (473), Texas (441).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Myriam
If you like Myriam's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Myriam's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Myriam
Variant Forms
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Compare Myriam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Myriam against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).