Rising since 1985, #505 for girls today.
Popularity of Mariam since 1882
Babies named Mariam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 56 |
| 1900s | 96 |
| 1910s | 410 |
| 1920s | 589 |
| 1930s | 349 |
| 1940s | 248 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 341 |
| 1970s | 435 |
| 1980s | 1,081 |
| 1990s | 2,248 |
| 2000s | 4,085 |
| 2010s | 5,125 |
| 2020s | 3,230 |
Meaning & origin
Mariam is a name with deep roots in Hebrew, Arabic, and Christian traditions, often associated with the Virgin Mary and the biblical Miriam. In the United States, the name has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1985, reflecting broader trends toward names with international flavor and religious significance. As of 2025, it ranks 505, with a peak in 2024. Approximately 1 in 2,729 girls are named Mariam today, a figure that underscores its growing yet still distinctive presence. The name is most common in states with diverse populations, such as Michigan, New York, and Virginia. While its etymology is debated, the name's consistent use across cultures for centuries attests to its enduring appeal. For parents seeking a name that honors both religious heritage and modern style, Mariam offers a balanced choice.
Mariam is a variant of Maryam, the Aramaic and Arabic form of the Hebrew name Miriam. In the Old Testament, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron. The name has been borne by the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition, and Maryam is the name of the mother of Jesus in the Quran. It has been used across the Arab world, among Christians and Muslims alike.
Where Mariam is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mariam” around the world
Where Mariam lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#95
in 2024
Ireland
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
31
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Mimi, Mamie
Sibling names for Mariam
Names that share Mariam's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Zara, Layla, Noor, Amira, Hana, Aishah, Amina, Aminah, Chaya, Fatima, Yohana, Zahra, Asiyah, Ayah, Elene, Fatimah, Hafsa, Huda, Iqra, Sumaya, Tasneem, Yusra, Zaynab, Zeinab, Aaminah, Aissata, Anabia, Asmaa, Ayisha, Batool, Batoul, Diarra, Hajar, Haleema, Israa, Lasha, Maimouna, Nusaybah, Rahaf, Ruqayyah, Sahra, Samyah, Seerat, Sumaiya, Sumayah, Sumayyah, Yumna, Aamna, Aayat, Ahlam, Amenah, Aneesah, Ayaat, Duha, Faduma, Fathima, Fatiha, Fatuma, Hadja, Haja, Hajra, Hanifa, Hawa, Hind, Humaira, Khadeeja, Lamisha, Madinah, Nabeeha, Nimra, Rabia, Raziah, Rumaysa, Saliha, Sanayah, Shifa, Sidrah, Siham, Sumeya, Yousra, Zahraa, Zeynab, Khadeja, Nusayba, Ruweyda, Soliha, Aasiyah, Aiysha, Ayeisha, Ayeshia, Djeneba, Doaa, Faatimah, Fardowsa, Fatemah, Fatimazahra, Fizza, Haddy, Hadicha, Hadija, Hajer, Hajira, Halah, Haleemah, Hamda, Hawwa, Jariya, Kadija, Mahdiya, Nishat, Nuriyah, Rashia, Rehema, Rokia, Safiatou, Samiyyah, Shahida, Shatha, Sumaiyah, Yostina
Brothers: Yusuf, Isa, Adam, Omar, Ali, Abdirahman, Abdul, Abdullah, Adnan, Ahmad, Arham, Hamza, Hasan, Ibrahim, Jabril, Jamil, Kareem, Khalid, Mohamed, Mohammad, Sulaiman, Yousef, Zakari, Abdullahi, Abdulrahman, Amin, Armen, Hussain, Hussein, Ibraheem, Ismail, Jawad, Jibril, Mohamad, Muhammed, Rayaan, Saad, Saleh, Usman, Yahya, Yaseen, Yasin, Yousif, Yousuf, Yunus, Yusef, Zakariya, Zaki, Abdalla, Abdelrahman, Abdoulaye, Abdulla, Abdurahman, Aboubacar, Abrahim, Abu, Abubakar, Ahmaad, Amadou, Ebrahim, Haneef, Hanif, Harun, Huzaifa, Iram, Kassim, Keita, Khaliq, Luqman, Mouhamed, Mousa, Moussa, Muaz, Muhamed, Muhammadali, Musab, Rasul, Saadiq, Sadiq, Salih, Sarkis, Shaheed, Sufyan, Suleiman, Talal, Walid, Yahia, Yaqub, Yassin, Yazid, Zubair, Abdalrahman, Abdinasir, Abdou, Abdulkarim, Abdulwahab, Abdurrahman, Alhaji, Alhassan, Aliou, Allah, Ammaar, Burhanuddin, Cheick, Daoud, Dawood, Elhadj, Gevork, Hussam, Hussien, Ibrohim, Ioane, Lamine, Mikaeel, Mohid, Moiz, Mustapha, Nuh, Saed, Saim, Samvel, Shahzain, Shuaib, Sudais, Umer, Yacoub, Yamin, Yousaf, Youssouf, Alamin, Idrissa, Mohanad, Mouhamad, Abanoub, Abass, Abdifatah, Abdimalik, Abdulai, Abdulkadir, Abdulraheem, Abdulrahim, Abdulsalam, Abou, Alhasan, Arafat, Ayuub, Bilaal, Billal, Brahim, Davud, Djibril, Eesa, Giorgi, Hamzeh, Hassaan, Humzah, Ilyaas, Jabreel, Juma, Kaamil, Louay, Mamoudou, Moataz, Mohab, Muaad, Muaaz, Muhammadyusuf, Muhannad, Mussa, Mutasim, Nasiir, Nikoloz, Noman, Nooh, Nouh, Philopateer, Raahim, Salmaan, Seyed, Sidi, Sufiyan, Tawfiq, Tawhid, Tigran, Yehia, Yousof, Yusha, Yussuf, Zuhayr
Names like Mariam
Names whose popularity has moved with Mariam's over the last 50 years.
