US Popularity:16924
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Egyptian
Meaning:Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved
Meriam is a respelling of Miriam achieved by replacing an -i with an -e. Both of these monikers ultimately derive from Miryam, a title that finds its roots in the Hebrew and Egyptian languages. With meanings including “sea of bitterness,” “rebelliousness,” “wished-for child,” and “beloved,” Meriam could be a lovely way to encourage your little one to write their own rules. Discovering new ways of doing things and forming their own perspective on life could help your Meriam on their path to success.

How Popular Is The Name Meriam?

U.S. Births

Overall:Meriam is currently #16924 in U.S. births
Girl:Meriam is currently #9981 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#9981
in 2024
- 1673
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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