Miri
About Miri
Miri is a charming feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'bitter' or 'rebellion,' though it's often associated with Miriam. In Swahili, Miri suggests 'mystery,' while in Japanese it can mean 'truth' or 'reason.' The name appears in various cultures, including as a Maori name meaning 'twine' or as a diminutive for Miriam or Miranda in Western contexts. Miri has gained appreciation for its brevity and melodic quality. In popular culture, the name received attention through characters in works like Star Trek. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages, appealing to parents seeking a short but meaningful international name with a gentle, feminine sound.
As of October 2026, Miri ranked #3329 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3255 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,860 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2015 | #4,682 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2016 | #4,057 | 37 | 20.9 |
| 2017 | #4,550 | 31 | 18 |
| 2018 | #4,529 | 31 | 18.2 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,215 | 34 | 20.7 |
| 2022 | #3,255 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | #3,560 | 44 | 27.4 |
| 2024 | #3,613 | 43 | 26.5 |
| 2025 | #3,329 | 47 | 29.2 |
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Miri on lists
Famous Miris
- Miriam "Miri" Regev
Israeli politician
- Miri Aloni
Israeli folksinger
- Miri Ben
Ari, Israeli,American violinist
- Miri Bohadana
Israeli model
- Miri Hanai
Japanese model
- Miri Mesika
Israeli singer and actress
- Miranda "Miri" Chamberlain
author of the webcomic "Riverside Extras"
Miri in pop culture
- Miriam "Miri" Linky
main character in film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
- Miri Larendaughter
character from "Princess Academy" by Shannon Hale
- Miri
a girl featured on the episode "Miri" in "Star Trek"
- Miriam 'Miri' Ammerman
main character in the novel "In the Unlikely Event" by Judy Blume