Miriam vs Muad

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 #3,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"promised, appointed"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern

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Miriam Rank #250

Muad Rank #3,099

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 vs #3099 for Muad.

Is Miriam or Muad more popular?

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Muad at #3099 in the United States.

What do Miriam and Muad mean?

Miriam means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Muad means "promised, appointed" (Arabic origin).

Are Miriam and Muad boy or girl names?

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