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Mariam vs Marie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mariam Rank #492
Marie Rank #637

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #637 for Marie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariam or Marie more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Marie mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Mariam and Marie boy or girl names?

Mariam is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.

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