The nameMariam
Mariam is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, the Greek and Arabic form of Mary. It is common in the Middle East and Africa.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Mariam comes from the Hebrew Miryam, the name of the mother of Jesus.
Origin
Hebrew, through Aramaic, Greek and Arabic.
History
Mariam is common in Egypt, Georgia and West Africa. It reached the top 180 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Mariam
- Mariam Al-Asturlabi, astronomer
- Mariam Doumbia, singer
Popularity of the name Mariam
Mariam in the United States
Mariam was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 5,123 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Mariam. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mariam in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 528 births a year.
Mariam in the United Kingdom
Mariam was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,616 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Mariam. Half of all babies named Mariam in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 181 births a year on average, against 216 in the five years before.
Mariam in France
Mariam in Belgium
Mariam in Austria
Mariam in Norway
Sibling names for Mariam
Names from the same generation as Mariam, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariam mean?
Mariam comes from the Hebrew Miryam, the name of the mother of Jesus.
What is the origin of the name Mariam?
Hebrew, through Aramaic, Greek and Arabic.
Is Mariam a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariam is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mariam?
In 2024, Mariam was the 491st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 621 births.
What are good sibling names for Mariam?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elisa, Talia, Eve and Jane for a sister, Johan, Reuben, Raphael and Simon for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mariam?
Mariam Al-Asturlabi, astronomer; Mariam Doumbia, singer.