Meriam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'elevated' or 'lofty', Meriam is a feminine name of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Meriam
Meriam is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'elevated' or 'lofty'. Meriam is derived from the Arabic word 'maryam' which is the name of the Virgin Mary in the Quran. The name has religious significance and is often given to girls born in Muslim families. It is a beautiful and graceful name with a deep spiritual meaning.
Popularity of the Name Meriam
The popularity for the name Meriam peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 35 births, which ranked number 2,539 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Meriam had the most female births in 1923 with 35, which ranked number 1,327 out of 5,739 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Meriam has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Meriam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Meriam
- 20 Year Trend of Meriam: -7.69%
- 10 Year Trend of Meriam: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Meriam: 20.00%
Popularity of Meriam by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Meriam. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Meriam in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Meriam is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Meriam
- Total Births of Meriam: 12 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Meriam: 12 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Meriam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Meriam have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.