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Girl Name

Miriam

"Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished for"

Ranked #250 for girls

About the Name Miriam

Meaning

Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished for

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

First Letter

M

Girl Rank

#250

Miriam is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished for" and is currently ranked #250 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#88
1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
--
1990
#195
2000
#155
2010
#250
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Miriam

  • MM Miriam Margolyes

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Sea of bitterness, beloved, wished-for child

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Mia

Girl

Mine, beloved, wished-for child

Latin #6

Margot

Girl

Pearl, precious gem

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
M
Origin
Hebrew

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