Hebrew · girl

Miriam

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#251

Trend

stable

Band

balanced

Styles

biblical

Meaning

Beloved, or wished-for child

Miriam is a balanced girl name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 1,267 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #251 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans biblical — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

biblical

About Hebrew names

Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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