What does the name Maryam mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Maryam?

Maryam is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Maryam?

In 2023, 806 babies were named Maryam in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Maryam a girl's name?

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

Maryam

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Births Last Year: 806 →

All-Time Total: 12,974

Peak Year: 2024

Maryam is a variant of the name Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. It is of uncertain meaning, possibly meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness."

Notable Namesakes

Maryam Mirzakhani - Mathematician, first woman to win Fields Medal.
Maryam Nawaz - Pakistani politician, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Maryam Zakaria - Swedish-Iranian actress, known for Bollywood films.
Maryam Rajavi - Iranian politician, leader of the MEK opposition group.
Maryam d'Abo - English actress, known for James Bond film.
Maryam Babangida - Former First Lady of Nigeria, philanthropist.
Maryam Monsef - Canadian politician, Minister of Women and Gender Equality.
Maryam Keshavarz - Iranian-American filmmaker, known for "Circumstance."
Maryam Mursal - Somali singer, known for her fusion of styles.
Maryam Jafri - Pakistani artist, known for multimedia installations.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Maryam

Mariam Zainab Zaynab Inaya Noor Amal Zahra Aisha

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Maryam

Ibrahim Yusuf Mustafa Musa Hamza Idris Rayan Abdullah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Maryam

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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