The nameMeriam
Meriam is a form of Meriem and Myriam, given steadily in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Miriam, it comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning.
Origin
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
History
Found in France since 1966, Meriam has been given steadily since the 1990s, with a peak in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Meriam
Meriam in France
Meriam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 490 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Meriam. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Meriam in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
Meriam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meriam mean?
Like Miriam, it comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Meriam?
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
Is Meriam a girl's or a boy's name?
Meriam is a girl's name.