Is Aryam a boy's or girl's name?

Aryam is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 38 recorded births.

When was Aryam most popular?

Aryam reached its peak popularity in 2012 with 31 births that year. It is currently ranked #5025 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Aryam?

Aryam is currently ranked #5025 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 440 babies since 2000.

Aryam

An uncommon Amharic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAmharicRising fast

#5025▼ 143in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Aryam is a girl's and boy's baby name of Amharic and Ethiopian origin, a variant of Miriam or a distinctly Ethiopian name meaning 'blessed' or used as an Amharic form of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The name is used widely in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian communities.

Aryam is particularly common among Ethiopian and Eritrean Christian families, where Mary (Mariam) is one of the most venerated figures in the church. The Aryam variant reflects the Amharic phonetic rendering of Miriam/Mariam, giving it a distinctly East African Christian identity.

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Popularity Over Time

Aryam climbed 4964 spots in the last 20 years — from #9989 to #5025.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aryam
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	127	#5131	▼
2010s	206	#6468	▲
2000s	107	#9298	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 2000–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aryam
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	26	#5025	-1 (-3.7%)
2023	27	#4882	-4 (-12.9%)
2022	31	#4485	+9 (40.9%)
2021	22	#5587	+1 (4.8%)
2020	21	#5677	+4 (23.5%)
2019	17	#6737	-3 (-15.0%)
2018	20	#6042	-8 (-28.6%)
2017	28	#4822	+5 (21.7%)
2016	23	#5640	-2 (-8.0%)
2015	25	#5306	+3 (13.6%)
2014	22	#5820	+10 (83.3%)
2013	12	#9093	-19 (-61.3%)
2012	31	#4616	+16 (106.7%)
2011	15	#7838	+2 (15.4%)
2010	13	#8767	-2 (-13.3%)
2009	15	#8107	+2 (15.4%)
2008	13	#9031	-8 (-38.1%)
2007	21	#6350	-1 (-4.5%)
2006	22	#5937	+8 (57.1%)
2005	14	#7941	+4 (40.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Aryam as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Aryam has also been given to 38 boys in the U.S. since 2001.

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Current rank

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Aryam be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Aryam is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #5025. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology