Maryam Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Maryam is an Arabic name derived from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious'. It has evolved through various languages, retaining its significance in religious contexts, particularly in Christianity and Islam. The name is often associated with traits of grace and purity, and it has historical roots dating back to biblical times.

The name Maryam is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maryam has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maryam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2922nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1709th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 966th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 521st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maryam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maryam"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɛr.jəm/

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Origin

Arabic

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Etymology

The name Maryam is derived from the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.

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Meaning

beloved, rebellious

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Language Evolution

Miriam (Hebrew), Maryam (Arabic), Mary (English)

Biblical Background

Maryam is associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is a significant figure in both Christianity and Islam.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition from the 1st century onward, particularly in Europe, due to its biblical associations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Mary, Miriam, Maria, Marie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Maryam is viewed positively and is often associated with grace and purity. It remains a popular name in many cultures.

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Famous People

Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian mathematician and the first woman to win the Fields Medal, Maryam Rajavi, Iranian political leader

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maryam"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Maryam"

"Maryam" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8234th of 12526 30
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2922nd of 19264 393
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1709th of 27321 1,258
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 966th of 35406 4,045
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 521st of 30306 7,248

Regional Popularity of "Maryam" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Maryam" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
77.97%
2290th/2937
60.18%
2096th/3483
93.23%
3280th/3518
64.61%
2613th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
50.77%
1871st/3685
29.88%
1337th/4475
41.51%
2156th/5194
23.90%
1510th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
19.29%
884th/4582
12.03%
621st/5164
14.48%
1059th/7313
15.49%
1156th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
11.32%
451st/3984
6.91%
310th/4487
9.47%
646th/6822
10.33%
648th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Maryam"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Maryam" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.