Mariam

Mariam is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 621 girls in the United States.

Mariam at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mariam

Mariam belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mariam first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #491 in 2024, and in 2024 621 babies received the name — 17,959 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mariam in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#491 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Mariam in 2024
621
Total since 1880
17,959

Mariam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#172 in 2009
Babies named Mariam in 2025
179
Total since 1996
6,572

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mariam mean?

The meaning of Mariam is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mariam a boy or girl name?

Mariam is a girl name. In 2024, 621 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mariam?

Mariam comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mariam?

Mariam first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #491 in 2024, and 621 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].