Why Miriam Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Miriam” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Miriam” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Mairim.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Arimim.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Miriam

The true meaning of ‘Miriam’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Miriam is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Miriam, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Miriam Popular?

“Miriam” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Connecticut as reported in the 1935 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 11 babies in Connecticut have the same name as you in 1935. A total of only 792 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1924 with a total of 1,834 babies. That’s a lot of baby Miriams.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Miriam” was recorded 115,592 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Miriams to occupy the country of Tonga with an estimated population of 107,773.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 28 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Miriam became a popular girl’s name in the state of New Jersey in the year 2023. It ranked #27 with 175 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1917 in the state of New York with 415 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New York for 42 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Miriam” was recorded 48,917 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Miriam, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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