Maryam
- Meaning
- Form of Mary; original meaning uncertain
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What does Maryam mean?
Maryam means “Form of Mary; original meaning uncertain”.
Maryam is a form of Mary used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, among other languages. It is the name used in the Quran for the mother of Jesus. The oldest meaning of the Mary and Miriam family is uncertain, despite familiar interpretations such as beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea.
Mariam and Miriam are related forms worth comparing for spelling and language tradition. Mary provides an English counterpart. Families choosing Maryam may value its religious connection or the form used by relatives. That specific story is more reliable than combining several competing ancient meanings into a single definitive translation.
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How popular is Maryam?
United States · 2025Explore how often Maryam is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #351 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Maryam
- 869 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.7% More than 2024
Maryam over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #351 | 869 |
| 2024 | Girls | #391 | 807 |
| 2023 | Girls | #415 | 741 |
| 2022 | Girls | #435 | 722 |
| 2021 | Girls | #541 | 565 |
| 2020 | Girls | #507 | 600 |
| 2019 | Girls | #523 | 592 |
| 2018 | Girls | #564 | 550 |
| 2017 | Girls | #482 | 647 |
| 2016 | Girls | #556 | 562 |
| 2015 | Girls | #571 | 542 |
| 2014 | Girls | #598 | 494 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Maryam
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Mary
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; from the Miriam name family
Listed as a related name to Maryam.
Miriam
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; beloved is one proposal
Listed as a related name to Maryam.
Mariam
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; a form of Mary
Listed as a related name to Maryam.
Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Maryam.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Maryam.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Maryam.
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