Iman vs Mariyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariyah

Girl #2,032 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Christian Arabic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,032
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Riyah, Ria

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Mariyah Rank #2,032

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2032 for Mariyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Mariyah ___

  • Mariyah Grace
  • Mariyah Rose
  • Mariyah Anne
  • Mariyah Jade
  • Mariyah Simone
  • Mariyah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Mariyah

Aaliyah Yasmine Zara Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Mariyah more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Mariyah at #2032 in the United States.

What do Iman and Mariyah mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Mariyah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iman and Mariyah boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Mariyah is primarily a girl name.

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