Mariam
Mariam first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 623 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mariam popular?
Steady Mariam has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 3,230 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,125 | |
| 2000s | 4,085 | |
| 1990s | 2,248 | |
| 1980s | 1,081 | |
| 1970s | 435 | |
| 1960s | 341 | |
| 1950s | 251 | |
| 1940s | 248 | |
| 1930s | 349 | |
| 1920s | 589 | |
| 1910s | 410 | |
| 1900s | 96 | |
| 1890s | 56 | |
| 1880s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mariam mean?
Mariam (مريم) is a widely used transliteration of the same Arabic name as Maryam, the form of biblical Mary/Miriam honoured in Islam as the mother of the prophet 'Isa. It carries the identical etymology (ultimately the Hebrew Miryam, meaning disputed); the spelling simply reflects regional pronunciation and romanisation preferences.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariam mean?
Mariam means Variant of Maryam (Mary / Miriam). Mariam (مريم) is a widely used transliteration of the same Arabic name as Maryam, the form of biblical Mary/Miriam honoured in Islam as the mother of the prophet 'Isa. It carries the identical etymology (ultimately the Hebrew Miryam, meaning disputed); the spelling simply reflects regional pronunciation and romanisation preferences.
What is the origin of the name Mariam?
Mariam is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Mariam?
Mariam is pronounced “MA-ree-am.”
Is Mariam a boy or a girl name?
Mariam is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mariam a popular name right now?
Mariam has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Mariam?
In 2025, Mariam ranked #505 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mariam most popular?
Mariam was most popular in 2024, when about 623 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Mariam?
Names similar to Mariam include Yara, Lina, Salma, Noor, Inaya.
What names go well with Mariam?
arabic names that pair well with Mariam include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.