Mariyam vs Zarayah

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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Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

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Popularity Comparison

Mariyam Rank #5,790
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 vs #5889 for Zarayah.

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

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariyam

Ibrahim Isa Yusuf Fatima Zahra

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariyam or Zarayah more popular?

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 compared to Zarayah at #5889 in the United States.

What do Mariyam and Zarayah mean?

Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Mariyam and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Mariyam is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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