Maryam
Maryam is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “the Aramaic and Arabic form of Miriam.” It ranked #351 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Maryam?
MAR-yam
where does the name Maryam come from?
Maryam, also spelled Mariam, is the Aramaic form of the biblical Miriam and the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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.
how popular is this name?
Maryam has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 22 years since 2000, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #351 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #351 |
| 2024 | #391 |
| 2023 | #414 |
| 2022 | #434 |
| 2021 | #541 |
| 2020 | #506 |
| 2019 | #523 |
| 2018 | #564 |
| 2017 | #482 |
| 2016 | #554 |
| 2010 | #789 |
| 2000 | #919 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maryam fell outside the top 1,000.
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 are the nicknames and variants of Maryam?
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Maryam
What does the name Maryam mean?
Maryam means “the Aramaic and Arabic form of Miriam”.
What is the origin of the name Maryam?
Maryam comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Mariam.
How popular is the name Maryam?
Maryam ranked #351 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #351, and it has spent 22 years in the top 1,000 since 2000.
Is Maryam a boy or girl name?
Maryam is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Maryam?
Maryam is pronounced MAR-yam, with 2 syllables.
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