The nameMariama
Mariama is a West African form of Maryam, the Arabic Mary.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Mariama comes from Maryam, from the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Mariama reached 1153rd place in 2006.
Famous people named Mariama
- Mariama Bâ, novelist
Popularity of the name Mariama
Mariama in the United States
Mariama was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 634 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Mariama. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mariama 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 60 births a year.
Mariama in France
Mariama was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,110 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Mariama. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mariama in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 193 births a year on average, against 138 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mariama
Names from the same generation as Mariama, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariama mean?
Mariama comes from Maryam, from the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Mariama?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Mariama a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariama is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mariama?
In 2024, Mariama was the 2367th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 77 births.
What are the variants of the name Mariama?
Variants and related names of Mariama include Maryam and Myriam.
What are good sibling names for Mariama?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Fatoumata, Aminata, Fatou and Manuela for a sister, Mamadou, Abdoulaye, Ibrahima and Konrad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mariama?
Mariama Bâ, novelist.