Mariam Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Mariam is a popular girl name in 7 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Common meanings: beloved; bitter

Pronunciation samples: mah-REE-am, MAR-iam | IPA: maˈriam

Variants and aliases: Maria, Mary, Maryam

Regional Usage Summary

Mariam appears most often in Asia, Africa.

What does Mariam mean?
Mariam is commonly associated with meanings such as beloved; bitter and appears in 7 countries.
Is Mariam a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Mariam appears mainly as girl.
Where is Mariam most popular?
Mariam appears in top lists across 7 countries, including Armenia, Syria, Egypt. Best observed rank is #1.