Miri
Meaning
"bitter sea"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,586
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"bitter sea"
Origin: Hebrew
"friend, companion"
Origin: Hebrew
Miri is more popular, ranked #3586 vs #3758 for Raaya.
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Miri is more popular, ranked #3586 compared to Raaya at #3758 in the United States.
Miri means "bitter sea" (Hebrew origin). Raaya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).
Miri is primarily a girl name. Raaya is primarily a girl name.