Mariam vs Yara

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 #578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small butterfly"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Brazilian Hebrew Persian

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Mariam Rank #492

Yara Rank #578

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #578 for Yara.

Is Mariam or Yara more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Yara at #578 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Yara mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Mariam and Yara boy or girl names?

Mariam is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.