Meriam
3 countries#1754 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meriam was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,512 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #1754 · peaked in 2008 with 53 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,391 births recorded 1897–2024 · peaked in 1923 with 35 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Meriam’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #939 | — |
| 2004 | #989 | ↓50 |
| 2005 | #1112 | ↓123 |
| 2006 | #1094 | ↑18 |
| 2007 | #1136 | ↓42 |
| 2008 | #880 | ↑256 |
| 2009 | #909 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #938 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #1182 | ↓244 |
| 2012 | #948 | ↑234 |
| 2013 | #934 | ↑14 |
| 2014 | #964 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #1007 | ↓43 |
| 2016 | #1048 | ↓41 |
| 2017 | #1140 | ↓92 |
| 2018 | #1086 | ↑54 |
| 2019 | #1358 | ↓272 |
| 2020 | #1261 | ↑97 |
| 2021 | #1801 | ↓540 |
| 2022 | #1754 | ↑47 |
Frequently asked questions about Meriam
Is Meriam a popular name?
Yes — Meriam currently ranks #1754 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Meriam more common for boys or girls?
Meriam is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Meriam most popular?
Meriam peaked in 2008 in France, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Meriam rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Meriam’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1530 in 1966 to #1754 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Meriam?
At least 3,038 babies have been recorded with the name Meriam across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Meriam popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meriam appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.