Mariyam vs Siham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mariyam Rank #5,790
Siham Rank #5,908

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 vs #5908 for Siham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariyam ___

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

Siham ___

  • Siham Fatima
  • Siham Nour
  • Siham Amira
  • Siham Yasmin
  • Siham Layla
  • Siham Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mariyam

Ibrahim Isa Yusuf Fatima Zahra

If you choose Siham

Samira Leila Mariam Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariyam or Siham more popular?

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 compared to Siham at #5908 in the United States.

What do Mariyam and Siham mean?

Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin). Siham means "arrows" (Arabic origin).

Are Mariyam and Siham boy or girl names?

Mariyam is primarily a girl name. Siham is primarily a girl name.

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