Meryem

Q: What is the origin of Meryem?

Meryem is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Meryem a girl name?

Meryem is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Mary"

Common Turkish and Arabic form of Mary, widely used across Muslim and Christian communities in the Middle East.

Themes:arabicbiblicalreligiousvariant

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Meryem

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4611Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Meryem did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Meryem Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Meryem.

8 ideas

mery

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mie

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ryem

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yemy

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ryey

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Meryem mean?

Meryem means "Mary". Common Turkish and Arabic form of Mary, widely used across Muslim and Christian communities in the Middle East.

What is the origin of Meryem?

Meryem is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Meryem?

According to the latest SSA data, Meryem is currently ranked #4611 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Meryem a girl name?

Meryem is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Meryem?

Popular nicknames for Meryem include mery, mie, my, mo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Meryem?

There are many names similar to Meryem in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#4611

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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