The nameMariem
Mariem is a form of Mariam and Meriem, given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Miriam, it comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning.
Origin
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
History
Found in France since 1939, Mariem rose in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Mariem
Mariem in France
Mariem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 465 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Mariem. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Mariem in France were born before 2009, 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 43 births a year.
Mariem in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariem mean?
Like Miriam, it comes from the Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Mariem?
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
Is Mariem a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariem is a girl's name.