Aminata vs Mariama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aminata

Girl #2,305 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic via West African

Cultural Roots

Mandinka Wolof Fula Sierra Leonean Guinean Senegalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,305
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Nata

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Mariama

Girl #2,375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved of God, exalted"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic (Maryam)

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Guinean West African Muslim communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ama, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Aminata Rank #2,305
Mariama Rank #2,375

Aminata is more popular, ranked #2305 vs #2375 for Mariama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aminata ___

  • Aminata Fatou
  • Aminata Kadiatou
  • Aminata Marie
  • Aminata Aissatou
  • Aminata Mariama
  • Aminata Grace

Mariama ___

  • Mariama Fatou
  • Mariama Kadiatou
  • Mariama Grace
  • Mariama Rose
  • Mariama Adama
  • Mariama Binta

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aminata

Ousmane Ibrahima Mariama Fatoumata Aissatou

If you choose Mariama

Fatima Aminata Ibrahim Mamadou Isatou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminata or Mariama more popular?

Aminata is more popular, ranked #2305 compared to Mariama at #2375 in the United States.

What do Aminata and Mariama mean?

Aminata means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" (Arabic via West African origin). Mariama means "beloved of God, exalted" (Hebrew/Arabic (Maryam) origin).

Are Aminata and Mariama boy or girl names?

Aminata is primarily a girl name. Mariama is primarily a girl name.

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