Star of the sea; bitter; beloved
Mariama is a West African variation of the name Mary or Miriam. It is widely used across Muslim and Christian communities in countries like Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea, blending Semitic roots with regional linguistic traditions.
Less common today
Mariama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,323 in 2001.
Senegalese author of 'So Long a Letter'
Nigerien filmmaker and environmentalist
German Olympic gold medalist bobsledder
French handball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
