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Maram

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Pronounced mə-RAHM /məˈrɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic maram, 'aspiration, wish, goal, desire'Medium

In 30 seconds: Aspirations: Maram is Arabic for 'aspirations, wishes, goals'. Soft, hopeful, and warm (said 'mə-RAHM').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic maram, 'aspiration, wish, goal, desire'
U.S. rank (2024)#5524 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 881

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maram comes from Arabic maram, 'aspiration, wish, goal, that which is desired or strived for'. A soft, hopeful, aspirational name across the Arab world (said 'mə-RAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, aspirations at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Maram means 'aspiration, wish, goal, desire' in Arabic — a hopeful, aspirational name across the Arab world (the singer Maram; said 'mə-RAHM').
Overall data confidence 75%
Arabic references — maram — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maram mean?

Maram is Arabic for 'aspirations, wishes, goals'.

How do you pronounce Maram?

It's said mə-RAHM /məˈrɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maram a boy or girl name?

Maram is a girl's name.

How popular is Maram?

Maram is a rare name in the U.S.

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