Miriah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Miriah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 1,836 babies have been named Miriah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Miriah is past its peak , currently ranked #61,379 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,379
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"divine, of Dionysus"
#61,370 in US
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About the Name Miriah
Miriah is a girl name .
Miriah is currently ranked #61,379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Miriah include Mir, Miri, Miriy, Miriie, Miy, Miie, and Mirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Miriah include Miriam, Miri, Mirielle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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