How popular is the name Miriam?

Miriam has a popularity rate of 69,589 and currently ranks #2995 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Miriam?

Miriam is pronounced MIR-ee-uhm.

What are alternative spellings of Miriam?

Alternative spellings of Miriam include Maryam, Mireille, Mirel, Mirjami.

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Q: What does the name Miriam mean?

Miriam is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Beloved, wished-for child".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Miriam?

The lucky number associated with Miriam is 6. Those who have the number 6 are sensible and mature. They enjoy creature comforts, such as a good meal or their favorite movie on TV. These people may also be artistic somehow, probably because they appreciate beauty of all kinds! Number 6s often dedicate themselves to helping others achieve what they want for themselves by providing them with advice, emotional support, food when there's none left at home - anything that will make others feel better about life again.

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Meaning

Beloved, wished-for child

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Miriam?

Girl names 37,741 names

45% more popular

Hebrew names 6,382 names

57% more popular

Girl Hebrew names 3,018 names

70% more popular Popular

Names starting with M 7,210 names

29% more popular

What Does Miriam Mean?

Miriam is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Beloved, wished-for child". It is widely used in Hebrew communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Miriam has 6 letters and 3 syllables. It ranks in the top 30% of girl Hebrew names. This name has Hebrew origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: MIR-ee-uhm

Numerology

Lucky Number 6

Those who have the number 6 are sensible and mature. They enjoy creature comforts, such as a good meal or their favorite movie on TV. These people may also be artistic somehow, probably because they appreciate beauty of all kinds! Number 6s often dedicate themselves to helping others achieve what they want for themselves by providing them with advice, emotional support, food when there's none left at home - anything that will make others feel better about life again.