Mariam vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

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Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English Romanian Polish French

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Mariam Rank #492

Marian Rank #1,150

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Mariam or Marian more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Marian mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Mariam and Marian boy or girl names?

Mariam is primarily a girl name. Marian is primarily a girl name.