Will my child share the name Maryama with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Maryama per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maryama in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maryama becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maryama is declining: down 1,487 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,065 in 2008.

Is Maryama a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maryama is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maryama a popular baby name in the United States?

Maryama does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3333

Maryama

🗳️ Add Maryama to a family shortlist

Maryama is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maryama in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#3333

About the Name Maryama

Maryama has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2347 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1065 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Maryama is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maryama in their class.