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
"red gemstone"
Origin: Latin
Rubie is more popular, ranked #3422 vs #3586 for Miri.
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Rubie is more popular, ranked #3422 compared to Miri at #3586 in the United States.
Miri means "bitter sea" (Hebrew origin). Rubie means "red gemstone" (Latin origin).
Miri is primarily a girl name. Rubie is primarily a girl name.