Maryam vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maryam Rank #390
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #390 for Maryam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryam or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Maryam and Samara mean?

Maryam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Egyptian/Hebrew origin).

Are Maryam and Samara boy or girl names?

Maryam is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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