Mariam vs Mary

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 #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

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Mariam Rank #492

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #492 for Mariam.

Is Mariam or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Mary mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mariam and Mary boy or girl names?

Mariam is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.