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Miryam

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How to Pronounce Miryam

Pronounced MEER-yahm /ˈmir.jɑm/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; wished-for child: Miryam is the Hebrew Miriam (Mary). Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEER-yahm').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew form of Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6070 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 891

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419542024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Miryam is the Hebrew form of Miriam (the source of Mary) — variously understood as 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious' (the precise meaning is debated, which we note). Miriam was the prophetess sister of Moses and Aaron. A lyrical, classic, devout name across the Jewish world (said 'MEER-yahm'; nickname Miri).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, beloved-and-wished-for at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Miriam/Mary is variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' (Hebrew) — the prophetess sister of Moses, and the mother of Jesus — Miryam is the Hebrew spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MEER-yahm').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Miriam — meaning debated

Variations

MiriamMaryamMirjam

Nicknames

Miri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miryam mean?

Miryam is the Hebrew Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child'; the meaning is debated.

How do you pronounce Miryam?

It's said MEER-yahm /ˈmir.jɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miryam a boy or girl name?

Miryam is a girl's name.

How popular is Miryam?

Miryam is a rare name in the U.S.

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