Maryama vs Miriam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maryama

Girl #5,702 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic

Senegalese Gambian Malian West African Muslim

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Girl #250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Arabic Ethiopian

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Maryama Rank #5,702

Miriam Rank #250

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 vs #5702 for Maryama.

Is Maryama or Miriam more popular?

Miriam is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Maryama at #5702 in the United States.

What do Maryama and Miriam mean?

Maryama means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic origin). Miriam means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maryama and Miriam boy or girl names?

Maryama is primarily a girl name. Miriam is primarily a girl name.