Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Myriam
Myriam means “Bitter”. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for Miriam, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Myriam is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Bitter". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Myriam often also consider Meriam.
Myriam meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bitter
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Myriam to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Myriam as M·Y·R·I·A·M, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Myriam is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Myriam variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Myriama, Myriame, Myriamy, Myria.
- Nicknames: Myr and M.
- Middle names: Pair Myriam with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Myriam middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meriam, Miriam, Mariam, Maryam, Mirian — full picks on the sibling names for Myriam guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Myriam? Browse our names like Myriam guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Myriam
What does the name Myriam mean?
Myriam means "Bitter" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Myriam is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Myriam?
Myriam originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Myriam?
Myriam has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Myriam a boy's or girl's name?
Myriam is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Myriam in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Myriam sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Myriam?
Names that share Myriam's sound and style include Meriam, Miriam, Mariam, Maryam, Mirian.
What middle names pair well with Myriam?
Good middle-name fits for Myriam pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Myriam is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Myriam is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Myriam?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Myriam share its rhythm without rhyming — Meriam, Miriam, Mariam all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.