Aya vs Mariam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aya

Girl #630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Hebrew Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Aya Rank #630
Mariam Rank #492

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #630 for Aya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aya ___

  • Aya Rose
  • Aya Sofie
  • Aya Lin
  • Aya Grace
  • Aya 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 Aya

Kai Naomi Yuki Elias Soren

If you choose Mariam

Yusuf Ibrahim Layla Adam Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aya or Mariam more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Aya at #630 in the United States.

What do Aya and Mariam mean?

Aya means "miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran" (Arabic origin). Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aya and Mariam boy or girl names?

Aya is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.

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