Miriam Name Origin
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Israeli (Jewish) 50%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 30%
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American (Various) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Miriam
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Miriam is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious'. It is prominent in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and has been widely adopted in Western countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Miriam each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).