Sibling names for Maryam
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Maryam usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Maryam, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Maryam
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yitty | #1,579 | 537 | 2020s | |
| Rivky | #1,491 | 638 | 2010s | |
| Aya | #644 | 2,072 | 2010s | |
| Haven | haven, safe place | #190 | 6,767 | 2010s |
| Zahra | radiant; flower (Arabic) | #540 | 2,569 | 2010s |
| Amira | princess (Arabic) | #132 | 9,207 | 2020s |
| Sora | #1,959 | 482 | 2020s | |
| Emi | depends on the kanji (e.g. 'smile') | #882 | 1,153 | 2010s |
| Ariella | lion of God (feminine of Ariel) | #174 | 8,275 | 2020s |
| Zainab | #810 | 1,542 | 2010s |
Brother names for Maryam
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusuf | God will add (Arabic form of Joseph) | #450 | 2,980 | 2010s |
| Laith | lion | #896 | 1,072 | 2010s |
| Jeremias | God exalts (form of Jeremiah) | #854 | 1,313 | 2010s |
| Zev | wolf | #866 | 1,273 | 2010s |
| Umar | #1,164 | 801 | 2010s | |
| Josias | healed or supported by God | #950 | 1,031 | 2010s |
| Isa | Jesus (Arabic); short for Isabel | #933 | 920 | 2010s |
| Ibrahim | Arabic form of Abraham ('father of a multitude') | #351 | 4,067 | 2010s |
| Sulaiman | #1,597 | 529 | 2010s | |
| Zakariya | #1,130 | 756 | 2010s |
Maryam's era
Maryam ranked #351 for girls in 2025, against #571 in 2015. Its best year was 2025, at #351. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Maryam included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Maryam
These names follow Maryam's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Maryam. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Maryam's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Maryam's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Maryam or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Maryam itself are excluded.