Myriam
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bitter, beloved, wished-for child
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #4952 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mariam. Shares the meaning 'Bitter, beloved, wished-for child.'
Similar names: mariam, mariama, meriam, miriam, miami, myia, myra, myriah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Myriam? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Myriam, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Myriam
What does the name Myriam mean?
Myriam means “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child” from Arabic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Myriam?
Myriam has Arabic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child”.
How popular is Myriam?
Myriam ranked #4878 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Myriam most popular?
Myriam peaked in 2003 with 115 babies registered that year.
Is Myriam a boy or girl name?
Myriam is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Myriams in registered births are female.
Is the name Myriam rising or falling in popularity?
Myriam has fallen 318 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4560 in 2020 to #4878 in 2025.
How long has Myriam been recorded?
Myriam appears in birth records across 102 years — from 1912 through 2025.