Mariam
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-am ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mariam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 5 babies have been named Mariam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mariam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,181 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,181
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mariam
Mariam is a boy name .
Is Mariam a boy or girl name? Mariam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,181 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #492. Mariam is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mariam is currently ranked #36,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mariam include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mariam include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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