Maryam: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAR-ee-uhm · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (maryam) and Persian (maryam). Doublet of Mary, Maria, and Miriam.
- Origin
- Arabic, Persian
- Pronunciation
- MAR-ee-uhm
- US rank (2025)
- #351
- US babies a year
- about 741 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Maryam?
Maryam was the #351 name in the US in 2025, given to 869 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #351 |
| England & Wales | #86 |
| Scotland | #276 |
| Ireland | #162 |
| France | #85 |
| Norway | #170 |
| Canada | #82 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Maryam?
Half of US adults named Maryam are older than 26; most are between 18 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Maryam
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Maryam have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Maryam
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Maryam
How do you pronounce Maryam?
Maryam is pronounced MAR-ee-uhm.
How popular is the name Maryam?
Maryam was the #351 name in the US in 2025, given to 869 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Maryam?
Half of US adults named Maryam are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 50.