Fatima vs Mariam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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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

Fatima Rank #316
Mariam Rank #492

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #492 for Mariam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Mariam

Yusuf Ibrahim Layla Adam Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Mariam more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Mariam mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fatima and Mariam boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.

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