Miriam
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced MIR-ee-um
Verified name
What does Miriam mean?
Beloved or wished-for child
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 234 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 237 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Miri, Mim, Mimi
Variant: Mirjam, Maryam
Related: Mary, Maria
Using Miriam across cultures
Sister of Moses in Book of Exodus.
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