Myriam
How to say it: mee-RYAM · /miˈʁjam/
French form of Hebrew Miriam meaning 'beloved' - ancient biblical name still widely used.
Myriam was the 267th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 27 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #252 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #267 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 27 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,546 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #252 |
| In France, 2025 | #231 among girls’ names, 195 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Myriam peaked in the 2000s.
What goes with it
Parents who love Myriam also love
Nicknames
- Myri
- Mimi
- Miri
Honouring a Myriam in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Myriam is about 1 in 107.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #231 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Myriam
- Myriam Spiteri Debono (born 1952)11th president of the Republic of Malta
- Myriam Fares (born 1983)Lebanese musician, actress, and dancer
- Myriam Soumaré (born 1986)French athlete
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