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Marieme

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Pronounced mah-ree-EM /mɑ.riˈɛm/Medium

Meaning: A French-influenced West African spelling (often written Marieme) of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/Mary — a name honoured in both the Bible and the Quran. It is the same name as Mariem, differently written. The root meaning of Miryam is debated.Low

In 30 seconds: Marieme is Maryam in a Senegalese spelling — the name of Mary, honoured in the Bible and the Quran (said 'mah-ree-EM').
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Origin MediumWest African, Arabic
MeaningA French-influenced West African spelling (often written Marieme) of Maryam, the Arabic form of Miryam/Mary — a name honoured in both the Bible and the Quran. It is the same name as Mariem, differently written. The root meaning of Miryam is debated.
U.S. rank (2023)#14521 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719992023

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

Marieme is a West African, French-influenced spelling of Maryam — the Arabic form of Hebrew Miryam, the name of Mary, honoured in both the Bible and the Quran. It is especially common in Senegal. We say plainly that Marieme and Mariem are the same name in different spellings; the older meaning of Miryam is debated, which we note (said 'mah-ree-EM').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, familiar and beloved in Senegal.

Did you know? Marieme and Mariem are one name in two coats: both are Maryam. The final -e reflects French spelling habits in Senegal and across francophone West Africa.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Marieme — Senegalese/French spelling of Maryam; same name as Mariem

Variations

MariemMaryamMariama

Nicknames

MariMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marieme mean?

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

How do you pronounce Marieme?

It's said mah-ree-EM /mɑ.riˈɛm/ — three syllables; many families say MAR-yem.

Is Marieme a boy or girl name?

Marieme is a girl's name.

How popular is Marieme?

Marieme is a rare name for girls in the U.S., though it is common in Senegal.

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