Heba vs Mariyam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heba

Girl #5,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, grant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,602
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Heba

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Mariyam

Girl #5,790 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,790
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Yam, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Heba Rank #5,602
Mariyam Rank #5,790

Heba is more popular, ranked #5602 vs #5790 for Mariyam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heba ___

  • Heba Nour
  • Heba Yasmin
  • Heba Fatima
  • Heba Zara
  • Heba Lena

Mariyam ___

  • Mariyam Nour
  • Mariyam Fatima
  • Mariyam Zara
  • Mariyam Sara
  • Mariyam Laila
  • Mariyam Jana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heba

Layla Amira Kareem Yusuf Nadia

If you choose Mariyam

Ibrahim Isa Yusuf Fatima Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heba or Mariyam more popular?

Heba is more popular, ranked #5602 compared to Mariyam at #5790 in the United States.

What do Heba and Mariyam mean?

Heba means "gift, grant" (Arabic origin). Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Heba and Mariyam boy or girl names?

Heba is primarily a girl name. Mariyam is primarily a girl name.

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