Maryama vs Ndeye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maryama

Girl #5,702 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Gambian Malian West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,702
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mary, Mama, Yama

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Ndeye

Girl #5,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, maternal figure, matriarch"

Origin: Wolof

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Gambian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,701
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dey, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Maryama Rank #5,702
Ndeye Rank #5,701

Ndeye is more popular, ranked #5701 vs #5702 for Maryama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maryama ___

  • Maryama Fatou
  • Maryama Binta
  • Maryama Awa
  • Maryama Kadiatou
  • Maryama Grace
  • Maryama Ndeye

Ndeye ___

  • Ndeye Fatou
  • Ndeye Awa
  • Ndeye Mariama
  • Ndeye Grace
  • Ndeye Aisha
  • Ndeye Binta

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maryama

Fatou Aminata Aissatou Ibrahima Ousmane

If you choose Ndeye

Fatou Aminata Cheikh Ousmane Rokhaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryama or Ndeye more popular?

Ndeye is more popular, ranked #5701 compared to Maryama at #5702 in the United States.

What do Maryama and Ndeye mean?

Maryama means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic origin). Ndeye means "mother, maternal figure, matriarch" (Wolof origin).

Are Maryama and Ndeye boy or girl names?

Maryama is primarily a girl name. Ndeye is primarily a girl name.

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