Maryam
Maryam is a girls' name of Persian origin meaning “beloved, wished-for child.” It ranked #351 in the United States in 2025. The Persian and Arabic form of Mary/Miriam, Maryam holds profound significance as the name of the mother of Jesus in…
how do you pronounce Maryam?
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what does Maryam mean?
The name Maryam means “beloved, wished-for child.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
The Persian and Arabic form of Mary/Miriam, Maryam holds profound significance as the name of the mother of Jesus in the Quran, where an entire surah (chapter 19) is dedicated to her. The name is revered across Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions, making it one of the most universally sacred names.
where does the name Maryam come from?
Wikipedia identifies Maryam, also spelled Mariam, as the Aramaic form of the biblical name Miriam, and notes it is the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The source gives no semantic breakdown, so the "beloved, wished-for child" meaning offered elsewhere is not confirmed here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #351 |
| 2024 | #391 |
| 2023 | #415 |
| 2022 | #435 |
| 2021 | #541 |
| 2020 | #507 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Maryam?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Maryam?
- Maryam Mirzakhani (first woman to win the Fields Medal in mathematics)
- Maryam (mother of Jesus in the Quran)
what names are similar to Maryam?
what names go well with Maryam?
Sibling names that share Maryam's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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