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Maryama

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Pronounced mah-ree-AH-mah /ˌmɑ.riˈɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: An -a form of Maryam (Mariama) — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning is debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; of the sea: Maryama is a form of Maryam — 'beloved; of the sea; bitter'. Soft, devout, and warm (said 'mah-ree-AH-mah').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningAn -a form of Maryam (Mariama) — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning is debated
U.S. rank (2024)#5710 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919942024

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

Maryama is an -a form of Maryam (also Mariama) — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic Maryam, with a debated meaning, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter' (which we note). The honoured name of the mother of Jesus, much loved across West Africa and the Sahel (said 'mah-ree-AH-mah'; nickname Mama, Mari).

In the U.S. it appears in West African and Muslim families. Rare, beloved-or-of-the-sea at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Maryam (Mary) has a debated meaning — 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter' — Maryama/Mariama is the West African form, much loved in the Sahel (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mah-ree-AH-mah').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Mariama — meaning debated

Variations

MariamaMaryamMariam

Nicknames

Mari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maryama mean?

Maryama is a form of Maryam/Mary — 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning is debated.

How do you pronounce Maryama?

It's said mah-ree-AH-mah /ˌmɑ.riˈɑ.mɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maryama a boy or girl name?

Maryama is a girl's name.

How popular is Maryama?

Maryama is a rare name in the U.S.

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