Mariyam is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'. It's also found in other cultures, including Swahili and Malay, where it shares the same meanings. The name Mariyam is often spelled in various ways across different languages, such as Maryam in Arabic, Mariama in West African languages like Wolof and Bambara, and Mariyammal in Tamil.
"Mariyam is a name that has seen consistent popularity over the past three decades, with a notable spike starting from the year 2000. It peaked around 2010 to 2016 with consistently high numbers, then stabilized slightly lower but still considerable in recent years."