Maryam
Maryam is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beloved, wished-for child, or sea of bitterness; exact etymology is debated.
Origin and history
Maryam is the Aramaic and Arabic form of the biblical name Mary. It carries deep historical significance in both Christian and Islamic traditions. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown in recent years as a classic yet distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
13,845 babies in the United States have been named Maryam since 1880. It ranks #1348 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #429.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.5 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 284 |
| 1980-1990 | 600 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,191 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,455 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,932 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,304 |
Famous people named Maryam
- Maryam Mirzakhani: Mathematician, Professor
Fun facts
- Maryam is the title of the 19th chapter of the Quran, dedicated to Mary.
- The name predates both Arabic and Hebrew, likely deriving from ancient Egyptian root words.