Maryama
A name of Arabic origin meaning "devoted worshiper" or "following Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 577 living Americans carry the first name Maryama. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maryama today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maryama births was 2019 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maryama. 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
577
~ 1 in 594,028 Americans
Peak year
2019
45 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,710
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Maryama: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maryama 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 322 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maryama remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maryama 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 Maryama during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maryamas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, Ohio, Washington recorded the most babies named Maryama, while Washington, Ohio, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 102 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maryama
Maryama is a feminine given name with roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the name Maryam, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Mary. The name Maryam itself is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved."
The name Maryama has a rich history and is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. In the Quran, Maryam is the name given to the mother of Jesus, who is highly revered in the Islamic faith. Her story is narrated in the Quranic chapter "Maryam," which highlights her piety, chastity, and devotion to God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maryama can be found in the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islamic civilization. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities and spread across various regions as Islam expanded.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Maryama. One of the most prominent figures was Maryama al-Qibtiyya (c. 628–637 CE), who was a Coptic Christian slave and later became a wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Another notable figure was Maryama al-Majlisiyya (d. 803 CE), a highly respected scholar and teacher in the early Islamic world.
In the 12th century, Maryama bint Yusuf al-Muzaffar (d. 1194 CE) was a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual culture of the time. In the 13th century, Maryama al-Nahdiyya (d. 1285 CE) was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus, known for her spiritual compositions.
During the Ottoman Empire, Maryama Sultan (1553–1598 CE) was a notable figure as the daughter of Sultan Selim II and the wife of Sultan Murad III. She was known for her patronage of architectural projects and her philanthropic endeavors.
These are just a few examples of notable women throughout history who have borne the name Maryama, reflecting its rich cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Maryama + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maryama 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
Maryama: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maryama?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 577 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maryama 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 594,028 US residents.
Is Maryama a common name?
We classify Maryama as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 582 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maryama most popular?
The single biggest year for Maryama was 2019, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maryama is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maryama a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maryama 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.