Maryama vs Sokhna

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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Sokhna

Girl #5,627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful woman, cherished lady"

Origin: Wolof

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Gambian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,627
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sokh

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Popularity Comparison

Maryama Rank #5,702
Sokhna Rank #5,627

Sokhna is more popular, ranked #5627 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

Sokhna ___

  • Sokhna Fatou
  • Sokhna Aminata
  • Sokhna Mariama
  • Sokhna Grace
  • Sokhna Marie
  • Sokhna Aissatou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maryama

Fatou Aminata Aissatou Ibrahima Ousmane

If you choose Sokhna

Fatima Aminata Ibrahima Moussa Rama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryama or Sokhna more popular?

Sokhna is more popular, ranked #5627 compared to Maryama at #5702 in the United States.

What do Maryama and Sokhna mean?

Maryama means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic origin). Sokhna means "beautiful woman, cherished lady" (Wolof origin).

Are Maryama and Sokhna boy or girl names?

Maryama is primarily a girl name. Sokhna is primarily a girl name.

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