Declining since 2018, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Mariamawit since 2007
Babies named Mariamawit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Mariamawit is an Ethiopian Amharic name meaning 'Mary has come' or 'Mary is present,' a theophoric tribute to the Virgin Mary. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 2007 and reached its peak popularity in 2019, during which its rank was #13,208. The name has been in a steady decline since 2018, reflecting a pattern seen among some diaspora names as they settle into American naming trends. At a rate of approximately 1 in 267,878 girls in 2025, Mariamawit remains a rare but culturally significant choice, balancing religious heritage with distinctive sound.
Mariamawit is an Ethiopian name of Amharic origin, derived from Mariam (the Amharic form of Mary) combined with the suffix -wit (meaning 'has' or 'is present'). Thus it conveys 'Mary has come' or 'Mary is present,' reflecting the deep veneration of the Virgin Mary in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. The name has been used in Ethiopia for generations but first appeared in U.S. records only in the 2000s, likely brought by Ethiopian diaspora families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Mawi, Mariam
Variants: Mariamawit, Mariamawit, Mariamavet
Sibling names for Mariamawit
Names that share Mariamawit's style, for a brother or sister.
