Mariam Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariam is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mariam?
Mariam is spelled M-A-R-I-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Mariam at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mariam is a form of the name Mary, which derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, possibly meaning “sea of bitterness” or “beloved.”
- Origin
- Mariam is commonly associated with biblical origins as a variant of Mary, used in various linguistic and cultural contexts.
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ee-um · 3 syllables
Mariam Popularity in 2025
Rank#505
Recorded Births589
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #505 and recorded 34 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mariam Mean?
Mariam is a form of the name Mary, which derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, possibly meaning “sea of bitterness” or “beloved.”
Origin: Mariam is commonly associated with biblical origins as a variant of Mary, used in various linguistic and cultural contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Mariam?
PronunciationMAIR-ee-um
Syllables3
Mariam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 589 | #505 |
| 2024 | Girls | 623 | #491 |
| 2023 | Girls | 568 | #534 |
| 2022 | Girls | 528 | #569 |
| 2021 | Girls | 467 | #634 |
| 2020 | Girls | 455 | #636 |
| 2019 | Girls | 533 | #570 |
| 2018 | Girls | 561 | #553 |
| 2017 | Girls | 556 | #555 |
| 2016 | Girls | 570 | #547 |
| 2015 | Girls | 549 | #564 |
| 2014 | Girls | 540 | #568 |
| 2013 | Girls | 463 | #605 |
| 2012 | Girls | 458 | #622 |
| 2011 | Girls | 419 | #674 |
| 2010 | Girls | 476 | #618 |
| 2009 | Girls | 441 | #664 |
| 2008 | Girls | 441 | #688 |
| 2007 | Girls | 424 | #689 |
| 2006 | Girls | 410 | #690 |
| 2005 | Girls | 459 | #614 |
| 2004 | Girls | 405 | #680 |
| 2003 | Girls | 409 | #648 |
| 2002 | Girls | 378 | #671 |
When Was Mariam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
623 recorded births
National rank #491
2025 · Girls
589 recorded births
National rank #505
2016 · Girls
570 recorded births
National rank #547
2023 · Girls
568 recorded births
National rank #534
Where Mariam Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #145 | 57 |
| NY | #236 | 73 |
| NJ | #301 | 27 |
| OH | #309 | 36 |
| VA | #309 | 27 |
| PA | #374 | 29 |
| IN | #396 | 17 |
| TN | #409 | 19 |