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Yemariam

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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 (2025)#5909 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152025

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

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

What does the name Yemariam mean?

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

How do you pronounce Yemariam?

It's said yeh-mah-RYAM /jɛ.mɑˈrjɑm/ — stress on the last syllable.

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.

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