Maryam Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maryam is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maryam?
Maryam is spelled M-A-R-Y-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Maryam at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Maryam is commonly understood to mean “beloved” or “wished-for child,” deriving from the Hebrew name Miryam.
- Origin
- Maryam is a variant of the name Miriam, which appears in Hebrew scripture and is used in various cultures including Arabic and Persian-speaking…
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-yahm · 2 syllables
Maryam Popularity in 2025
Rank#351
Recorded Births869
- Girls usage rose 40 places to #351 and recorded 62 more 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 Maryam Mean?
Maryam is commonly understood to mean “beloved” or “wished-for child,” deriving from the Hebrew name Miryam.
Origin: Maryam is a variant of the name Miriam, which appears in Hebrew scripture and is used in various cultures including Arabic and Persian-speaking communities.
How Do You Pronounce Maryam?
PronunciationMAIR-yahm
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Maryam?
- History
- The name Maryam has been used historically in Middle Eastern and Islamic contexts as a form of Mary, the mother of Jesus, appearing in religious texts such as the Quran.
Maryam 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 | 869 | #351 |
| 2024 | Girls | 807 | #391 |
| 2023 | Girls | 741 | #414 |
| 2022 | Girls | 722 | #434 |
| 2021 | Girls | 565 | #541 |
| 2020 | Girls | 600 | #506 |
| 2019 | Girls | 592 | #523 |
| 2018 | Girls | 550 | #564 |
| 2017 | Girls | 647 | #482 |
| 2016 | Girls | 562 | #554 |
| 2015 | Girls | 542 | #569 |
| 2014 | Girls | 494 | #597 |
| 2013 | Girls | 428 | #668 |
| 2012 | Girls | 415 | #679 |
| 2011 | Girls | 353 | #770 |
| 2010 | Girls | 349 | #789 |
| 2009 | Girls | 281 | #949 |
| 2008 | Girls | 262 | #1,010 |
| 2007 | Girls | 294 | #921 |
| 2006 | Girls | 273 | #956 |
| 2005 | Girls | 229 | #1,042 |
| 2004 | Girls | 255 | #942 |
| 2003 | Girls | 197 | #1,117 |
| 2002 | Girls | 223 | #986 |
When Was Maryam 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.
2025 · Girls
869 recorded births
National rank #351
2024 · Girls
807 recorded births
National rank #391
2023 · Girls
741 recorded births
National rank #414
2022 · Girls
722 recorded births
National rank #434
Where Maryam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #109 | 139 |
| IL | #165 | 60 |
| MI | #177 | 49 |
| PA | #187 | 60 |
| VA | #228 | 35 |
| MD | #242 | 21 |
| MN | #250 | 22 |
| ID | #277 | 8 |