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Mira vs Mariam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mira

Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Slavic Indian Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mira Rank #380
Mariam Rank #492

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 vs #492 for Mariam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mira or Mariam more popular?

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Mira and Mariam mean?

Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin). Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mira and Mariam boy or girl names?

Mira is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.

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