The nameMeryam
Meryam is a girl's name, a variant of Maryam, the Arabic form of Mary.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
History
Found in France since the late 1960s, Meryam grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Meryam
Meryam in France
Meryam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 535 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Meryam. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Meryam in France 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: 29 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Meryam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meryam mean?
Like Mary, it comes from the Hebrew Miriam. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Meryam?
Hebrew, through the Arabic Maryam.
Is Meryam a girl's or a boy's name?
Meryam is a girl's name.