Names Like Miriam
If you love Miriam — of debated origin, Hebrew in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of Miriam, never a random pick.
Most similar to Miriam
Hebrew girl names with a comparable feel and popularity.
Girl
Noa
NOH-ah
motion, movement · hebrew
Girl Eliza
ih-LY-zuh
God is my oath · Hebrew
Girl Talia
TAH-lee-ah
dew of God · hebrew
Girl Josie
JOH-zee
God shall add · Hebrew
Girl Davina
duh-VEE-nuh
Beloved · hebrew
Girl Seraphina
seh-rə-FEE-nə
Fiery, burning · hebrew
Girl Hana
HAH-nuh
grace · hebrew
Girl Dinah
DY-nah
judged, vindicated · hebrew
Girl Joanna
joh-AN-uh
God is gracious · hebrew
Girl Liora
lee-OR-ah
my light · hebrew
Girl Malka
MAHL-kah
queen · hebrew
Girl Yael
yah-EL
ibex, mountain goat · hebrew
Girl Shira
SHEE-rah
song · hebrew
Girl Susannah
soo-ZAN-uh
Lily · hebrew
Girl Tamar
tah-MAR
date palm · hebrew
Girl Shifra
SHIF-rah
Beautiful · hebrew
Names with a similar meaning
Names that share Miriam’s meaning or theme.
Boy
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Michael
MY-kul
Who is like God? · Hebrew
Boy John
JON
God is gracious · Hebrew
Boy David
DAY-vid
Beloved · hebrew
Girl Mary
MAIR-ee
Of debated origin · Hebrew
Boy Christopher
KRIS-tuh-fer
Bearer of Christ · Greek
Boy Mark
MARK
Of Mars · Latin
Boy Matthew
MATH-yoo
gift of Yahweh · hebrew
Boy Thomas
TOM-us
Twin · Aramaic
Boy Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge · Hebrew
Boy Andrew
AN-droo
Manly, brave · Greek
Boy Jacob
JAY-kub
Supplanter · Hebrew
Miriam starts with M — more M names
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Mary
MAIR-ee
Of debated origin · Hebrew
Girl Michelle
Melissa
Margaret
MAR-gret
Pearl · Greek
Girl Madison
Megan
MEG-an
Pearl · Welsh
Girl Mía
MEE-ah
diminutive of María; 'mine' · spanish
Girl Maria
Mila
MEE-lah
Dear, gracious · slavic
Girl Mackenzie
Melanie
MEL-uh-nee
black, dark · greek
Girl Madeline
Sibling names for Miriam
Names that pair well with Miriam for a brother, sister or middle name.
Boy
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Michael
MY-kul
Who is like God? · Hebrew
Boy John
JON
God is gracious · Hebrew
Boy David
DAY-vid
Beloved · hebrew
Girl Mary
MAIR-ee
Of debated origin · Hebrew
Boy Matthew
MATH-yoo
gift of Yahweh · hebrew
Boy Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge · Hebrew
Boy Jacob
JAY-kub
Supplanter · Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What names are similar to Miriam?
Names similar to Miriam include Noa, Eliza, Talia, Josie, Davina, Seraphina — matched by origin, style and popularity.
What other names start with M like Miriam?
Popular M names in the same style include Mary, Michelle, Melissa, Margaret, Madison, Megan.
What names go well with Miriam?
Names that pair well with Miriam include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.