UK girl's name
Maryem
Feminine variant of the name Mary, of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" or "wished for child".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maryem is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maryem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Maryem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maryem ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Maryem.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maryem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Maryem mean?
Maryem is a variant spelling of the name Mary, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have meant "beloved" or "loved one." It is also possible that the name Miryam was derived from the ancient Egyptian word "mer," meaning "beloved."
The name Maryem has significant religious connotations, as it is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition. In the Islamic faith, she is known as Maryam and is revered as a highly respected figure. The Qur'an mentions her name numerous times, and she is considered one of the most important women in Islamic history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maryem can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. The Gospel of Matthew, written around the year 70 CE, recounts the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other early references to the name can be found in various apocryphal texts and early Christian writings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Maryem or its variants. One of the most famous was Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), who ruled Scotland from 1542 to 1567 and was eventually executed by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Another significant figure was Mary Magdalene, a close follower of Jesus Christ and an important figure in the Christian tradition. She is often referred to as the "apostle to the apostles" and is celebrated as a saint in various Christian denominations.
In the realm of literature, Mary Shelley (1797-1851) is renowned as the author of the classic novel "Frankenstein." She was a pioneering figure in the Romantic movement and is considered one of the first science fiction writers.
Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was a British writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights. Her influential work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," is considered a foundational text of modern feminist philosophy.
Lastly, Mary Seacole (1805-1881) was a Jamaican-born British nurse who played a crucial role in caring for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. She is celebrated as a pioneering figure in the field of modern nursing and is recognized for her contributions to improving healthcare for soldiers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maryem over time
The chart below shows babies named Maryem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maryem, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maryem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maryem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5077 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4145 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Maryem
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maryem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maryem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maryem was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maryem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Maryem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maryem?
Feminine variant of the name Mary, of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" or "wished for child".
How many people are called Maryem in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Maryem across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.