Maryam
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced mar-YAM
Verified name
What does Maryam mean?
Beloved, pious, sea of bitterness
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 328 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 52 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mary, Mari
Variant: Mariam, Maryamah
Related: Maria
Using Maryam across cultures
Mother of Jesus in Quran and Bible, globally famous.
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