Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Mairim since 1999
Babies named Mairim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Mairim is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, reflecting a trend of creative respellings of classic names like Maryam or Miriam. Its peak usage occurred in 2012, but its trajectory since then has been falling, indicating that it never achieved widespread adoption. With no top states or strong regional concentration, Mairim remains a highly individual choice, used by families who likely value its distinctive sound and spelling. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it harmonizes with similar-sounding names across cultures, giving it a contemporary, multicultural feel.
Mairim appears to be a modern coined name, likely an alternative spelling of Maryam, the Arabic and Persian form of Miriam, or a creative respelling of Miriam or Mariam. It gained sporadic use in the United States from the late 1990s, probably influenced by fashionable names ending in -im or by cross-cultural naming practices. The name has no established etymology independent of its possible source names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mai, Riri, Mimi
Sibling names for Mairim
Names that share Mairim's style, for a brother or sister.
