Miri Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'wished-for child' or 'bitter', Miri is a sweet and delicate name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Miri
Miri is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is a short form of the name Miriam, which means 'wished-for child' or 'bitter'. It is also associated with the biblical figure of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. Miri has a sweet and delicate sound, and is often chosen for its simplicity and charm.
Popularity of the Name Miri
The popularity for the name Miri peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 50 births, which ranked number 5,839 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Miri had the most female births in 2022 with 50, which ranked number 3,202 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Miri has increased sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 50 births, an increase of 35.14%. Among females, Miri has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 50 births, an increase of 35.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Miri
- 20 Year Trend of Miri: 525.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Miri: 35.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Miri: 35.14%
Popularity of Miri by State
Among females, Miri was most popular in Northeastern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 26 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Miri. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 644 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Miri
- Total Births of Miri: 52 (3.06%)
- Female Births of Miri: 52 (3.06%)
Given the upward trend of Miri over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.06% increase in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. For Females, births for Miri have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.06%.