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Mariem

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Pronounced MAR-yem /ˈmɑr.jɛm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/Mary. Maryam is honoured in both the Bible and the Quran, and the name is widely used across the Arab world and West Africa, especially Senegal and Mauritania. The older meaning of Miryam is debated.Low

In 30 seconds: Mariem is a form of Maryam — the Arabic name of Mary, honoured in both the Bible and the Quran (said 'MAR-yem').
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningA spelling of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/Mary. Maryam is honoured in both the Bible and the Quran, and the name is widely used across the Arab world and West Africa, especially Senegal and Mauritania. The older meaning of Miryam is debated.
U.S. rank (2023)#14520 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719922023

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

Mariem is one of many spellings of Maryam, the Arabic form of the Hebrew Miryam — the name of Mary, honoured in both the Bible and the Quran. It travels widely through the Arab world and West Africa, where French-influenced spellings such as Mariem and Marieme are common. The root meaning of Miryam itself is debated, which we note (said 'MAR-yem').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, but deeply familiar across the Arab world and West Africa.

Did you know? Mariem and Marieme are the same name in two spellings — both are Maryam, borne by Mary, who is honoured in the Bible and in the Quran alike. The spelling with a final -e is especially common in Senegal.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mariem — Maryam / Miryam; Arabic and West African usage; root meaning debated

Variations

MaryamMariemeMariam

Nicknames

MariMim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariem mean?

Mariem is a form of Maryam, the Arabic name of Mary. The older Hebrew meaning of Miryam is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mariem?

It's said MAR-yem /ˈmɑr.jɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first. Some families say mah-ree-EM.

Is Mariem a boy or girl name?

Mariem is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariem?

Mariem is a rare name for girls in the U.S., though Maryam and its spellings are widely used elsewhere.

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