Amina vs Mariam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mia, Riam

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Mariam Rank #492

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #492 for Mariam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Mariam ___

  • Mariam Rose
  • Mariam Grace
  • Mariam Elise
  • Mariam Nour
  • Mariam Leila
  • Mariam Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Mariam

Yusuf Ibrahim Layla Adam Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Mariam more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Amina and Mariam mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amina and Mariam boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.

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