Amina vs Maryam

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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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

Amina Rank #307
Maryam Rank #390

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #390 for Maryam.

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

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 Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Maryam more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Amina and Maryam mean?

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

Are Amina and Maryam boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Maryam is primarily a girl name.

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