Mariam Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Mariam is a popular girl name in 8 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

Mariam is mostly used as a girl name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 3.6 across 8 ranked entries.

Mariam is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as beloved; bitter and beloved; wished-for child.

Mariam appears across 8 countries, especially in Asia and Africa, including Armenia, Syria, and Egypt.

Common forms and related variants include Maria, Mary, Maryam, and Miriam.

Pronunciation references include mah-REE-am, MAH-ree-am, MAR-iam, and IPA maˈriam.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Common meanings: The Arabic and Georgian form of 'Mary,' meaning 'beloved.' It is deeply respected in both Christian and Islamic traditions.

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

Variants and aliases: Maria, Mary, Maryam, Miriam

Mariam appears most often in Asia, Africa.

What does Mariam mean?
Mariam is commonly associated with meanings such as beloved; bitter, beloved; wished-for child and appears in 8 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 8 countries, including Armenia, Syria, Egypt. Best observed rank is #1.