The nameMiryam
Miryam is a girl's name, a variant of Miriam.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses.
History
Found in France since the late 1930s, Miryam has been given mostly since the 1990s and peaked around 2010.
Popularity of the name Miryam
Miryam in France
Miryam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 245 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Miryam. Its rise began around 1938, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Miryam in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Miryam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miryam mean?
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Miryam?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses.
Is Miryam a girl's or a boy's name?
Miryam is a girl's name.