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Current rank (2024)#9649
Babies named Meriam in 202410
Total recorded1,391
Peak year1923 (35 babies)
Highest rank ever#1338
Years in records1897–2024 (107 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 2220 spots

Frequently asked about Meriam

What does the name Meriam mean?
Meriam means “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child” from Arabic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Meriam?
Meriam has Arabic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child”.
How popular is Meriam?
Meriam ranked #9649 in 2024 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Meriam most popular?
Meriam peaked in 1923 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Meriam a boy or girl name?
Meriam is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Meriams in registered births are female.
Is the name Meriam rising or falling in popularity?
Meriam has fallen 2220 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7429 in 2019 to #9649 in 2024.
How long has Meriam been recorded?
Meriam appears in birth records across 107 years — from 1897 through 2024.

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