Miriam
Miriam is an ancient Hebrew name meaning 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebelliousness,' or 'wished-for child.' It's the original Hebrew form of Mary, made famous by Moses' sister Miriam in the Bible who was a prophetess and leader.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,269. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 947
- 2012: 1,051
- 2013: 1,114
- 2014: 1,075
- 2015: 1,106
- 2016: 1,122
- 2017: 1,152
- 2018: 1,109
- 2019: 1,165
- 2020: 1,151
- 2021: 1,193
- 2022: 1,203
- 2023: 1,246
- 2024: 1,279
- 2025: 1,262
- 2026 (projected): 1,269
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical and religious significance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions
- •Has remained consistently used without being overly trendy
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
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Famous People
Miriam Makeba
South African singer and civil rights activist
Miriam Margolyes
British-Australian actress
Miriam Defensor Santiago
Filipino senator and judge
Miriam Toews
Canadian author
Statistics
117,910
Total births since 1880
1924
Peak year
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