#3902024 rank
2024peak year
12,974babies named Maryam since 1880
▲ +36%5-year trend
Maryam popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Maryam mean?
The Arabic and Persian form of Miriam, the name of the mother of Jesus, deeply revered in the Quran. The Hebrew root is uncertain, possibly 'beloved' or 'exalted'.
OriginArabic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Maryam
Same era, same vibe — if you like Maryam, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Maryams
- Maryam Mirzakhani, mathematician
Spellings & variants
MariamMiriam
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