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Fatima vs Maryam

Which is more popular?
Fatima is more popular than Maryam today: about 931 US babies were given the name Fatima in 2025, compared with 869 named Maryam.
FatimaMaryam
Meaning Captivating; one who weans Arabic form of Mary / Miriam
Origin Arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation FAH-tee-mah MAR-yam
Syllables 3 2
First appeared19191946
Peak year2006 (1,515)2025 (869)
In 2025931869
TrendDecliningNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Fatima Maryam
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeFatimaMaryam
2020s 5,437 4,304
2010s 10,495 4,932
2000s 13,601 2,455
1990s 4,434 1,191
1980s 2,433 600
1970s 1,484 284
1960s 565 66
1950s 281 0
1940s 125 13
1930s 62 0
1920s 22 0
1910s 6 0

What does Fatima mean?

Fatima is traditionally linked to “one who weans” and “captivating.” Fatimah was the Prophet’s daughter.

What does Maryam mean?

Maryam (مريم) is the Arabic form of the biblical Mary/Miriam, borne by Maryam, mother of the prophet 'Isa (Jesus), who is highly honoured in Islam and has a Quranic chapter (Surah Maryam) named for her. The name is ultimately pre-Arabic, from Hebrew Miryam, and its original meaning is debated among scholars (proposed senses include 'beloved', 'bitter', and an Egyptian root meaning 'beloved'). Mariam is a common alternate transliteration.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fatima or Maryam more popular?

Fatima is more popular than Maryam today: about 931 US babies were given the name Fatima in 2025, compared with 869 named Maryam.

What is the difference between Fatima and Maryam?

Fatima means Captivating; one who weans (Arabic origin), while Maryam means Arabic form of Mary / Miriam (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Fatima or Maryam?

In US records, Fatima first appears in 1919 and Maryam in 1946, so Fatima has the longer recorded history.