Muriel vs Aryam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muriel

Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Girl #5,037 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"form of Mary/Maryam"

Origin: Tigrinya

Eritrean Ethiopian Tigrinya

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Muriel Rank #3,168

Aryam Rank #5,037

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 vs #5037 for Aryam.

Is Muriel or Aryam more popular?

Muriel is more popular, ranked #3168 compared to Aryam at #5037 in the United States.

What do Muriel and Aryam mean?

Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin). Aryam means "form of Mary/Maryam" (Tigrinya origin).

Are Muriel and Aryam boy or girl names?

Muriel is primarily a girl name. Aryam is primarily a girl name.