Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea
A variant of Maryam, the Arabic and Aramaic form of Mary. It is often interpreted as meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious' from its Hebrew roots, but it is also associated with 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea' in later traditions.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Maryem in 2025.
Egyptian-Canadian world music singer
Turkish-German actress known for Muhteşem Yüzyıl
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
