Miriam
Pronunciation: [ m-IHR-ee-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Miriam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 224 babies have been named Miriam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Miriam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,038 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,038
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Germanic origin
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Hebrew (Sarah) origin
"princess, noblewoman"
#19,856 in US
Old English origin
"daylight, the day"
#20,203 in US
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Greek origin
"gift of the ocean"
#19,879 in US
Finnish origin
"life, grain"
#20,077 in US
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About the Name Miriam
Miriam is a boy name .
Is Miriam a boy or girl name? Miriam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,038 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #250. Miriam is more commonly used as a girl name.
Miriam is currently ranked #20,038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Miriam include Mir, Miri, Miriy, Miriie, Miy, Miie, and Mirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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