Ayan vs Maryama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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Maryama

Girl #5,702 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Gambian Malian West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,702
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mary, Mama, Yama

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Popularity Comparison

Ayan Rank #874
Maryama Rank #5,702

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 vs #5702 for Maryama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayan ___

  • Ayan James
  • Ayan Michael
  • Ayan David
  • Ayan Thomas
  • Ayan Lee
  • Ayan Joseph

Maryama ___

  • Maryama Fatou
  • Maryama Binta
  • Maryama Awa
  • Maryama Kadiatou
  • Maryama Grace
  • Maryama Ndeye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayan

Zara Lena Omar Amir Nadia

If you choose Maryama

Fatou Aminata Aissatou Ibrahima Ousmane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayan or Maryama more popular?

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 compared to Maryama at #5702 in the United States.

What do Ayan and Maryama mean?

Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin). Maryama means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic origin).

Are Ayan and Maryama boy or girl names?

Ayan is primarily a boy name. Maryama is primarily a girl name.

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