Beloved; drop of the sea; bitter
Meriam is a variant of Miriam, the original Hebrew form of Mary. It carries several possible etymological meanings, including 'beloved' from Egyptian roots or 'drop of the sea' and 'bitter' from Hebrew.
Less common today
Meriam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,680 in 1999.
Sudanese religious freedom activist
Award-winning Indonesian actress and singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
