Mariame
A feminine name deriving from the Biblical name Miriam, with various meanings proposed such as "drop of the sea" or "sea of sorrow".
Name Census estimates that about 325 living Americans carry the first name Mariame. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mariame today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mariame births was 2024 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mariame. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
325
~ 1 in 1,054,629 Americans
Peak year
2024
20 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,062
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Mariame: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mariame from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 116 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mariame remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mariame by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mariame during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mariames live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mariame
The name Mariame is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "maryam," which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Mary. It is a feminine name that holds deep cultural and religious significance in the Islamic tradition.
Mariame can be traced back to the Quranic narrative, where Maryam, the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), is revered as a pious and virtuous woman. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, and its meaning is often associated with concepts such as obedience, devotion, and purity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mariame can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the 7th century AD. During this time, it gained popularity among Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mariame. One of the most prominent examples is Mariame of Quraysh (570-637 AD), a companion of Prophet Muhammad and one of the first converts to Islam. She played a significant role in the early Muslim community and is renowned for her wisdom and dedication.
Another notable figure is Mariame bint Imran (c. 12th century), a celebrated Sufi mystic and poet from Andalusia, Spain. Her profound spiritual writings and teachings have left a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and literature.
In the 13th century, Mariame al-Nasiri (1213-1294) was a renowned scholar and historian from Damascus, Syria. She authored several important works on Islamic history and jurisprudence, making significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Mariame Sultan (1543-1605) was a prominent figure. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim II and played a influential role in the Ottoman court, known for her patronage of arts, architecture, and charitable endeavors.
In more recent times, Mariame Clément (1905-1986) was a celebrated French writer and feminist activist. Her literary works, which often explored themes of women's empowerment and social justice, earned her critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals who have carried the name Mariame throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and cultural contexts.
People
Mariame + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mariame as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mariame: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mariame?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 325 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mariame going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,054,629 US residents.
Is Mariame a common name?
We classify Mariame as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 329 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mariame most popular?
The single biggest year for Mariame was 2024, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mariame is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mariame a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mariame in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.