Miriam vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miriam

Girl #250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Arabic Ethiopian

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim

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Miriam Rank #250

Abbas Rank #1,882

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 vs #1882 for Abbas.

Is Miriam or Abbas more popular?

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Abbas at #1882 in the United States.

What do Miriam and Abbas mean?

Miriam means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Miriam and Abbas boy or girl names?

Miriam is primarily a girl name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.