Beloved, drop of the sea, or bitter
Meryam is a variation of Maryam, the Arabic and Aramaic form of Mary. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the meanings 'beloved', 'sea of bitterness', or 'wished-for child'.
Less common today
Meryam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,678 in 2017.
British-Turkish actress
The mother of Jesus in the Quran and New Testament
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
