Miryam
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bitter, beloved, wished-for child
Origin: Arabic/Persian
Popularity: Ranked #8193 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Maryam. Shares the meaning 'Bitter, beloved, wished-for child.'
Similar names: maryam, maryama, meryam, miriam, miami, mira, mirai, miray
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Miryam? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Miryam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Miryam
What does the name Miryam mean?
Miryam means “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child” from Arabic/Persian roots.
What is the origin of the name Miryam?
Miryam has Arabic/Persian origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child”.
How popular is Miryam?
Miryam ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Miryam most popular?
Miryam peaked in 1994 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Miryam a boy or girl name?
Miryam is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Miryams in registered births are female.
Is the name Miryam rising or falling in popularity?
Miryam has risen 140 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8025 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Miryam been recorded?
Miryam appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1954 through 2025.