Maryam Girl

Popularity: #349 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAH-ree-um / ˈmɛr.i.əm

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'beloved'; Hebrew: 'sea of bitterness'

Historical & Cultural Background

Maryam is a name of significant importance in various cultures, particularly in Islamic and Christian traditions. In Islam, Maryam is revered as the mother of Isa (Jesus) and is mentioned in the Quran. The name has been used in various forms across different languages and cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal. It has also been a popular name among Jewish communities, often associated with the biblical figure Miriam.

Trend Summary

Maryam has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

MariaMarinaMarisol

Variants

  • Mariam
  • Meryem
  • Mary

International Variants

  • Mariam (Arabic)
  • Meryem (Turkish)
  • Maria (Spanish)
  • Marie (French)

Famous people named Maryam

Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician known for her work in geometry and dynamical systems, and she was the first woman to win the Fields Medal.

Maryam Nawaz is a Pakistani politician and the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, known for her role in the Pakistan Muslim League.

Maryam Tsegaye is an Ethiopian athlete who has competed in long-distance running events.

Maryam al-Mansouri is a United Arab Emirates Air Force pilot, recognized as one of the first female fighter pilots in the region.

Fictional characters named Maryam

Maryam is a character in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing themes of sacrifice and resilience.

Maryam is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Origins', serving as a supporting character in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

MiriamMayaMinaMalikaMiraMara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maryam was first seen in the United States in 1946. Maryam has ranked as high as #668 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Maryam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maryam (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 136
19%
CA 83
12%
TX 81
11%
IL 52
7%
OH 50
7%
PA 42
6%
VA 32
4%
FL 30
4%
NJ 29
4%
MN 21
3%
WA 20
3%
MA 18
3%
NC 17
2%
GA 16
2%
MD 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19468
19475
19607
196210
196510
19666
196710
196810
196913
197016
197114
197217
197317
197426
197529
197639
197743
197832
197951
198060
198150
198259
198340
198458
198555
198661
198769
198871
198977
199079
199192
199297
1993112
1994107
1995122
1996109
1997151
1998161
1999161
2000235
2001206
2002223
2003197
2004255
2005229
2006273
2007294
2008262
2009281
2010349
2011353
2012415
2013428
2014494
2015542
2016562
2017647
2018550
2019592
2020600
2021565
2022722
2023740
2024806