Mariama

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly bitter or rebellious
Origin: Hebrew — West African form of Maryam

Girl's name · #2375 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Mariama reached its best rank, #2318, in 2001 and ranked #2375 in 2025. Roughly 2,200 girls have been named Mariama since 1971.

Across the states

In recent years, Mariama ran about 5× its national rate in New York.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Mariama ranks in other countries and regions.

#267 in France (2025) · #320 in Belgium (2025) · #482 in Italy (2024) · #699 in Sweden (2025) · #857 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,315 in Canada (2025) · #1,662 in Austria (2025) · #2,006 in England & Wales (2025) · #760 in Scotland (2022) · #5,716 in Ecuador (1993).

Famous Mariamas

Mariama Bâ — Senegalese writer (1929–1981)
Mariama Goodman — British singer (born 1977)
Mariama Jamanka — German bobsledder (born 1990)
Mariama Signaté — French handball player (born 1985)
Mariama Hima — Nigerien film director and diplomat (born 1951)

What Mariamas become

Among 104 notable people named Mariama:

Sports figures appear 1.85× more often than among typical names — e.g. Mariama Signaté, French handball player (born 1985).

Similar names: Mariam · Gema · Maryn · Paloma · Primrose · Marli

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