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Jana vs Maryam

Which is more popular?
Maryam is more popular than Jana today: about 869 US babies were given the name Maryam in 2025, compared with 0 named Jana.
JanaMaryam
Meaning Harvest; gathered fruits Arabic form of Mary / Miriam
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation JA-nah MAR-yam
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01946
Peak year1961 (1,456)2025 (869)
In 20250869
TrendVintageNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jana Maryam
19401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeJanaMaryam
2020s 1,228 4,304
2010s 2,531 4,932
2000s 2,395 2,455
1990s 2,952 1,191
1980s 7,267 600
1970s 9,168 284
1960s 11,612 66
1950s 7,084 0
1940s 1,661 13
1930s 223 0
1920s 64 0

What does Jana mean?

As an Arabic name Jana (جنى, jana) means 'harvest' or 'the fruits one gathers', from the root j-n-y, and is associated by sound with janna ('garden, paradise'). Disambiguation: Jana is also a Slavic and Central-European feminine form of John/Jane, which is a wholly separate origin.

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 Jana or Maryam more popular?

Maryam is more popular than Jana today: about 869 US babies were given the name Maryam in 2025, compared with 0 named Jana.

What is the difference between Jana and Maryam?

Jana means Harvest; gathered fruits (arabic origin), while Maryam means Arabic form of Mary / Miriam (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Jana or Maryam?

In US records, Jana first appears in 0 and Maryam in 1946, so Jana has the longer recorded history.