Mariyam
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bitter, beloved, wished-for child
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #5504 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mariam. Shares the meaning 'Bitter, beloved, wished-for child.'
Similar names: mariam, mariama, maryam, maryama, mariame, mariham, maram, mariya
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Mariyam? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Mariyam, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mariyam
What does the name Mariyam mean?
Mariyam means “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child” from Arabic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Mariyam?
Mariyam has Arabic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter, beloved, wished-for child”.
How popular is Mariyam?
Mariyam ranked #5410 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Mariyam most popular?
Mariyam peaked in 2025 with 23 babies registered that year.
Is Mariyam a boy or girl name?
Mariyam is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mariyams in registered births are female.
Is the name Mariyam rising or falling in popularity?
Mariyam has risen 2337 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7747 in 2020 to #5410 in 2025.
How long has Mariyam been recorded?
Mariyam appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1988 through 2025.