Declining since 2018, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Maram since 1982
Babies named Maram per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Maram entered U.S. naming records in 1982 and has been used consistently since, with its peak popularity in 2012. The name is currently on a declining trajectory, having fallen since 2018, though it remains a distinctive choice. In 2025, Maram ranked 5,917, with about 1 in 80,363 girls receiving the name. Its highest usage is concentrated in Michigan, reflecting the presence of Arab American communities. The name carries a poetic meaning of 'wish' or 'desire,' rooted in Arabic language and culture, and has seen steady but modest use in the United States over the past few decades.
Maram is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root r-w-m, which carries meanings related to desire, aspiration, or wish. It is also the name of a fragrant plant in some contexts, adding a layer of natural association. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in Egypt and the Levant, with a notable rise in the United States among families of Arab heritage since the 1980s.
Where Maram is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maram” around the world
Where Maram lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Mimi, Rara
Sibling names for Maram
Names that share Maram's style, for a brother or sister.
