Myriah Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEER-ee-uh //ˈmɪr.i.ə//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: a variant of Myra; Hebrew: 'to be admired'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Myriah is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which is derived from the Hebrew word "miryam." The exact meaning of Miriam is debated, but it is often interpreted as "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." The name Miriam appears in the Hebrew Bible as the sister of Moses and Aaron, a significant figure in Jewish history. The name transitioned into Greek as "Maria" and subsequently into Latin as "Maria," which was widely adopted in various forms across Europe, including the Old French "Marie" and the English "Mary." Myriah can be seen as a modern variation that retains the essence of its ancient origins while offering a unique twist in contemporary naming practices.

Throughout history, the name Miriam has been associated with strong female figures, particularly in religious contexts. In the Christian tradition, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most venerated figures, and her name has been a source of inspiration for countless generations.

The translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, helped solidify the prominence of the name Mary in Christian culture. The enduring legacy of these biblical figures has contributed to the continued resonance of names derived from Miriam.

Culturally, names like Myriah carry connotations of strength and resilience, echoing the qualities attributed to their biblical counterparts. The name's connection to significant historical and religious narratives has allowed it to maintain a sense of gravitas and importance.

While Myriah itself may not have a long historical record, its roots in the well-established name Miriam link it to a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual significance that has persisted through the ages.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Myriah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MiraMariaMayaMinaMirae

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Myriah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MiraMyraMireyaMaliyahMireilleMinaMya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Myriah was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Myriah has ranked as high as #2136 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Myriah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Myriah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Myriah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Myriah.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 6 6
2023 14 14
2022 11 11
2020 12 12
2019 12 12
2018 10 10
2017 25 25
2016 18 18
2015 22 22
2014 24 24
2013 31 31
2012 39 39
2011 33 33
2010 50 50
2009 32 32
2008 42 42
2007 46 46
2006 58 58
2005 42 42
2004 47 47
2003 38 38
2002 32 32
2001 42 42
2000 52 52
1999 45 45
1998 51 51
1997 65 65
1996 71 71
1995 70 70
1994 83 83
1993 106 106
1992 109 109
1991 132 132
1990 60 60
1989 32 32
1988 30 30
1987 21 21
1986 33 33
1985 25 25
1984 23 23
1983 24 24
1982 34 34
1981 27 27
1980 26 26
1979 35 35
1978 26 26
1977 45 45
1976 28 28
1975 9 9
1974 16 16
1973 6 6
1971 10 10

Top States for Myriah (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%