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Mariami

Quick answerThe name 'Mariami' means "beloved" or "wished-for child," derived from the Hebrew root *mry* (מרי) via the Greek and Latin forms of Mary.

Georgian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,309
TrendNew ★
Peak year2025
Syllables3
OriginGeorgian
LanguageGeorgian
CultureGeorgian
ReligionChristianity (Georgian Orthodox)
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#553

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mariami

The name 'Mariami' means "beloved" or "wished-for child," derived from the Hebrew root *mry* (מרי) via the Greek and Latin forms of Mary.

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Etymology

The name 'Mariami' means "beloved" or "wished-for child," derived from the Hebrew root *mry* (מרי) via the Greek and Latin forms of Mary. It is primarily used in Georgian culture and the Georgian Orthodox Church, where it is the standard form of Mary and holds deep historical significance as the name of the mother of Jesus, with Saint Mariami being a revered figure in Georgian Christianity.

Mariami currently ranks #14,309 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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