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Mariam

The name Mariam peaked for boys at #8748 in 1989. Mariam is also used for girls, ranking #505 in 2025.

The name Mariam is a girl's name of Arabic, Hebrew/Israeli origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

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Popular among parents with Arab roots. Also found as Maryam.

 Mary was ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mariam. The original meaning of Mariam is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

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The name Mariam is currently ranked #505 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #491 in 2024. The name is most popular in MARIAM, MARIAM, and MARIAM. Mariam is occasionally used for boys in 1989.

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