The nameMyriam
Myriam is the French spelling of Miriam.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Myriam comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Myriam reached 1671st place in 2003.
Myriam in other languages
Myriam is a French spelling of Miriam, used in English, German and Hebrew. It is Maryam in Arabic and Persian, and Mary is its later form.
Popularity of the name Myriam
Myriam in the United States
Myriam was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 668 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Myriam. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Myriam in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 34 births a year.
Myriam in France
Myriam was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 24,310 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Myriam. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Myriam in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 255 births a year on average, against 413 in the five years before.
Myriam in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Myriam
Names from the same generation as Myriam, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myriam mean?
Myriam comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Myriam?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Myriam a girl's or a boy's name?
Myriam is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Myriam?
In 2024, Myriam was the 4793rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Myriam?
Variants and related names of Myriam include Mariama, Meriem and Myriame.
What are good sibling names for Myriam?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Pauline, Jeanne, Helene and Aline for a sister, Luc, Armand, Gaston and Mathieu for a brother.