Aisha vs Maryam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

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Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Maryam Rank #390

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #390 for Maryam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Maryam more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Maryam mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Maryam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Egyptian/Hebrew origin).

Are Aisha and Maryam boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Maryam is primarily a girl name.

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