Miri
Girl nameMiri has been given to 871 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 34,197 girls was named Miri.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
871
Peak year
2022 (50 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1962
10-year trend
▲ +57%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Miri — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Miri.
FAQ
How popular is the name Miri?
Miri has been given to 871 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Miri peak?
Miri peaked in 2022, when 50 babies were given the name.
Is Miri a girl or boy name?
Miri is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Miri are girls).
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