Meriam
Meaning: The name Meriam evokes moonlit in feeling, evoking mystery and depth
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #1267
Total births: 54
History: Meriam flourished in Malmö, shaped by Zlatan Ibrahimović and Swedish football pride and the landscape of pine-scented woodlands after summer rain. Swedish families celebrate the name during Swedish National Day on June 6th. It is a tribute to lagom — the Swedish art of just enough and Nordic heritage.
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| Current rank (2021) | #2208 |
| Babies named Meriam in 2021 | 2 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 54 |
| Peak year | 2013 (6 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #825 |
| Years in records | 2004–2021 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 959 spots |
Frequently asked about Meriam
What does the name Meriam mean?
Meriam means “The name Meriam evokes moonlit in feeling, evoking mystery and depth” from Arabic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Meriam?
Meriam has Arabic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “The name Meriam evokes moonlit in feeling, evoking mystery and depth”.
How popular is Meriam in Sweden?
Meriam ranked #2208 in Sweden in 2021 — given to 2 babies that year.
Is Meriam a boy or girl name?
Meriam is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Meriams in registered births are female.
Is the name Meriam rising or falling in popularity?
Meriam has fallen 959 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #1249 in 2016 to #2208 in 2021.
How long has Meriam been recorded in Sweden?
Meriam appears in birth records in Sweden across 16 years — from 2004 through 2021.