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Yemariam

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Yemariam Pronunciation

Yemariam is pronounced yeh-mah-RYAM /jɛ.mɑˈrjɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) ye-Maryam, 'of Mary' — a devotional name honoring the Virgin MaryMedium

In 30 seconds: Mary's own: Yemariam is Ethiopian for 'of Mary' — a devout name honoring the Virgin. Sacred, melodic, and warm.

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Origin MediumAmharic, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) ye-Maryam, 'of Mary' — a devotional name honoring the Virgin Mary

U.S. rank (2024)#4367 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yemariam comes from Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) ye-Maryam, 'of Mary' — a devotional name honoring the Virgin Mary (Maryam). A sacred, melodic name in Ethiopian Orthodox families.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, of-Mary at the root, and sacred.

Did you know? Yemariam means 'of Mary' in Ethiopian tradition — a devotional name (Maryam is Mary in Ge'ez and Amharic), beloved in Ethiopian Orthodox families.

Overall data confidence 72%

Ethiopian references — Yemariam — etymology

Variations

MaryamMariamYemariyam

Nicknames

YemiMari

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yemariam?

Yemariam is pronounced yeh-mah-RYAM (/jɛ.mɑˈrjɑm/). Press play above to hear Yemariam said aloud.

How do you say Yemariam?

Yemariam is said yeh-mah-RYAM (/jɛ.mɑˈrjɑm/). Press play above to hear Yemariam said aloud.

What does the name Yemariam mean?

Yemariam is Ethiopian for 'of Mary' — honoring the Virgin Mary (Maryam).

Is Yemariam a boy or girl name?

Yemariam is a girl's name.

How popular is Yemariam?

Yemariam is a rare name in the U.S.