Maria vs Mariyam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #5,790 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian Islamic

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Maria Rank #74

Mariyam Rank #5,790

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #5790 for Mariyam.

Is Maria or Mariyam more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Mariyam at #5790 in the United States.

What do Maria and Mariyam mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Maria and Mariyam boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Mariyam is primarily a girl name.