Laisha vs Mariyam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laisha

Girl #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, living, she who lives"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Sha

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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

Laisha Rank #5,885
Mariyam Rank #5,790

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 vs #5885 for Laisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laisha ___

  • Laisha Rose
  • Laisha Grace
  • Laisha Marie
  • Laisha Jade
  • Laisha Nicole
  • Laisha Simone

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 Laisha

Amara Zara Kayla Malik Jamal

If you choose Mariyam

Ibrahim Isa Yusuf Fatima Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laisha or Mariyam more popular?

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 compared to Laisha at #5885 in the United States.

What do Laisha and Mariyam mean?

Laisha means "alive, living, she who lives" (Arabic origin). Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Laisha and Mariyam boy or girl names?

Laisha is primarily a girl name. Mariyam is primarily a girl name.

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