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Mariam
GirlMeaning of Mariam: Arabic & Persian: 'beloved or bitter'
Mariam is a girl's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 506th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 249th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#506
589 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#249
193 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
18,560
First recorded 1882 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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