Bitter, beloved, or drop of the sea
A variant of the Arabic Maryam, which is the Semitic form of Mary. It is deeply significant in Islamic tradition as the name of the mother of Jesus, symbolizing piety and devotion.
About 5 girls were named Maryum in 2025.
Social worker and daughter of boxer Muhammad Ali
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
