Ariam is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'ari' which means 'lion'. It is a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for girls. The name signifies strength and courage, reflecting the qualities of a lion.
The name Ariam has seen varied popularity over the years, with a notable increase in recent times. While there were only 6 births in 1991 and a few other years in the late 90s and early 2000s, the number of babies named Ariam began to rise significantly around 2007. Since then, it has consistently been among the more popular names each year, with a peak of 35 births in 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 449 babies named Ariam from 1991 to 2023.