Mariam

Girl's name

Mariam is a variant of the name Maryam, which is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the name Miryam, meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 621
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mariam Makeba - Singer, civil rights activist
  • Mariam Kessy - Tanzanian gospel singer
  • Mariam Doumbia - Part of musical duo Amadou & Mariam
  • Mariam Al Mansouri - First female UAE fighter pilot
  • Mariam Naficy - Founder of Minted, online marketplace
  • Mariam Khan - British author, activist
  • Mariam Said - Philanthropist, wife of Edward Said
  • Mariam Veiszadeh - Australian lawyer, advocate for social justice
  • Mariam Mokhtar - Malaysian journalist, columnist
  • Mariam Ghani - Artist, filmmaker, daughter of Afghan president

Sisters for Mariam

Girl names closely related to Mariam

Maryam Noor Zainab Zahra Amina Jana Zaynab Aliza

Brothers for Mariam

Boy names closely related to Mariam

Ibrahim Yusuf Rayan Musa Abdullah Mohammed Zain Dion

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mariam

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

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