Mariam

Mariam: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “meaning uncertain”
Origin: Hebrew
Say it: MAIR-ee-um · 3 syllables
Used for: Girls

Form of Mary used in many languages, especially Arabic, Armenian, Georgian, and eastern Christian traditions. The original meaning of Maryam/Miriam is uncertain and much debated. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.

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How popular is Mariam?

2024187 per million US babies

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Babies named Mariam in 2024621

2024 rank#490 girls

Peak year2024

Total US babies since 188017,964

Mariam has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Mariam

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Elizabethmy God is an oath · Hebrew
Elianamy God has answered · Hebrew
Abigailmy father is joy · Hebrew
Naomipleasantness · Hebrew
Hannahgrace; favor · Hebrew
Maryuncertain, traditionally beloved or bitter · Hebrew
Delilahdelicate · Hebrew
Leahweary; uncertain · Hebrew

Mariam questions

What does the name Mariam mean?

Mariam means "meaning uncertain". It comes from Hebrew. Form of Mary used in many languages, especially Arabic, Armenian, Georgian, and eastern Christian traditions. The original meaning of Maryam/Miriam is uncertain and much debated.

Is Mariam a boy or girl name?

Mariam is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Mariam?

621 US babies were named Mariam in 2024. Its peak year was 2024.

How do you pronounce Mariam?

Mariam is usually pronounced MAIR-ee-um.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.