What does the name Mariam mean?

The name Mariam means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Mariam?

Mariam is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 621 babies were named Mariam in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Mariam is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 621 →

All-Time Total: 17,796

Peak Year: 2024

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."

Girl names closely related to Mariam

Maryam Noor Zainab Zahra Amina Jana Zaynab Aliza

Boy names closely related to Mariam

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Names with similar meaning to Mariam

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

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