girl's name
Miriah
mih-RY-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,856
Miriah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 201 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Miriah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 305 |
| 1990s | 986 |
| 2000s | 298 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Miriah?
In 2022, Miriah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Miriah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Miriah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Miriah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Miriah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Miriah
- English mih-RY-uh
Sibling Names for Miriah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Miriah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Miriah
How popular is the name Miriah?
In 2022, Miriah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Miriah a girl's or a boy's name?
Miriah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Miriah?
Miriah has 3 syllables.
When was Miriah most popular?
Miriah peaked in 1991, when 201 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.