In 1972 Heyer described Miriam's skink as a new species in a new genus, giving it the scientific name Davewakeum miriamae.

[2] In 2011 Siler et al. included the genus Davewakeum in the genus Brachymeles, creating the new combination, Brachymeles miriamae (Heyer, 1972).

[3] In 2015 Chan-ard et al. returned the species to the genus Davewakeum.

[4] The generic name, Davewakeum, is in honor of American herpetologist David B.

[4] Miriam's skink is found in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.