Gender: Female
Origin: African (Mandingo)
Meaning: Beloved or wished-for child
Pronunciation: M AH R IY AH M AH
Popularity Rank: #7,812
Derived from the Arabic name Maryam, which means 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'. It is commonly used in West Africa and is often associated with the Virgin Mary in Islam.
The name Mariama is of African (Mandingo) origin and means Beloved or wished-for child. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mariama is commonly found in France, United States of America, Morocco, and 64 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH R IY AH M AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mariama is recorded 6,929 times globally, ranking it as the 7,812th most common name worldwide.
Mariama is most prevalent in France, with 2,182 occurrences, making it the 1,107th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Mariama is found among 1 in every 553 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #1,107 | 1 : 598 |
| United States of America | #3,285 | 1 : 2,072 |
| Morocco | #1,742 | 1 : 1,355 |
| Cameroon | #636 | 1 : 947 |
| Italy | #3,952 | 1 : 3,064 |
| Ghana | #428 | 1 : 553 |
| Spain | #2,715 | 1 : 2,323 |
| Belgium | #1,680 | 1 : 1,184 |
| United Kingdom | #3,323 | 1 : 2,383 |
| Kuwait | #3,069 | 1 : 4,697 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mariama from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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