Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew, Australian
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child, Ancient Version of Mary
Pronunciation: Mi-ree-ahm, /mɪriˈɑm/, M IH R IY AH M
Popularity Rank: #1,018
Derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, possibly meaning 'wished for child' or 'beloved'. In the Bible, Myriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, a prophetess and a leader of the Israelites.
The name Myriam is of Hebrew, Australian origin and means Beloved or wished-for child, Ancient Version of Mary. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Myriam is commonly found in France, Colombia, Chile, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Mi-ree-ahm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɪriˈɑm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH R IY AH M
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Myriam is recorded 63,786 times globally, ranking it as the 1,018th most common name worldwide.
Myriam is most prevalent in France, with 24,651 occurrences, making it the 146th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Myriam is found among 1 in every 53 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #146 | 1 : 53 |
| Colombia | #263 | 1 : 125 |
| Chile | #226 | 1 : 124 |
| Belgium | #105 | 1 : 73 |
| Italy | #980 | 1 : 433 |
| United States of America | #1,519 | 1 : 726 |
| Spain | #626 | 1 : 297 |
| Tunisia | #554 | 1 : 352 |
| Mexico | #1,124 | 1 : 679 |
| Uruguay | #253 | 1 : 102 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Myriam from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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