Mariam

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ee-am ]

Boy Name #36,181 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mariam is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-ee-am.

Parents who love the name Mariam often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,181
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Mariam is also used as a girl name, ranked #492.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariam

Is Mariam a boy or girl name?

Mariam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36181. As a girl name, it is ranked #492. Mariam is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mariam?

Mariam is pronounced m-EHR-ee-am.

How popular is the name Mariam?

Mariam is currently ranked #36181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mariam?

Common nicknames for Mariam include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.

Is Mariam a common or rare name?

Mariam is an uncommon name, ranked #36181 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mariam

Mariam is a boy name .

Is Mariam a boy or girl name? Mariam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,181 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #492. Mariam is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mariam is currently ranked #36,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mariam include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mariam include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.