Miriam

Pronunciation: [ m-IHR-ee-uhm ]

Boy Name #20,038 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Miriam is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHR-ee-uhm.

Parents who love the name Miriam often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,038
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Mir Miy Mirie Miriie

Also a Girl Name

Miriam is also used as a girl name, ranked #250.

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Similar Names

Minnie Mildred Millie Mina Minerva Mittie Miriam Minta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miriam

Is Miriam a boy or girl name?

Miriam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20038. As a girl name, it is ranked #250. Miriam is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Miriam?

Miriam is pronounced m-IHR-ee-uhm.

How popular is the name Miriam?

Miriam is currently ranked #20038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Miriam?

Common nicknames for Miriam include Mir, Miy, Mirie, and Miriie.

Is Miriam a common or rare name?

Miriam is an uncommon name, ranked #20038 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Miriam

Miriam is a boy name .

Is Miriam a boy or girl name? Miriam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,038 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #250. Miriam is more commonly used as a girl name.

Miriam is currently ranked #20,038 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Miriam include Mir, Miy, Mirie, and Miriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.