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Maryama

Quick answerMaryama is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the suffix "-ma" added for feminization in various languages.

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,043
TrendStable
Peak year2019
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageArabic/Fulani
CultureIslamic/African
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,392

Popularity over time

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

About the name Maryama

Maryama is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the suffix "-ma" added for feminization in various languages.

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Etymology

Maryama is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with the suffix "-ma" added for feminization in various languages. The name is primarily used in Islamic, African, and Middle Eastern cultures, with particular prevalence in West Africa (especially among Fulani and Hausa peoples) and Arab-speaking regions.

Maryama currently ranks #6,043 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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