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Maryam is a feminine name used in Arabic and Persian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Arabic form of Miryam (see Mary) appearing in the Quran. It is also the form used in several other languages." It ranked #351 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, arabic form of Miryam (see Mary) appearing in the Quran. It is also the form used in several other languages. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Indonesian and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Maryam ranked #351 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #351 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maryam mean?
Behind the Name does not give Maryam a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: arabic form of Miryam.
Is Maryam a popular name?
Maryam ranked #351 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maryam a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maryam appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maryam — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
