Mariama
Every Mariama since 1971 — 2,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariama
Mariama is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,375 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,177 American babies have been named Mariama. Its peak came in 2024, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mariama stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariama year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #2,375 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,378 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,069 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,106 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,911 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,703 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,950 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,577 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,231 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,513 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,289 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,067 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,891 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,963 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,475 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,037 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,151 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,654 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,813 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,802 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,719 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,545 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,386 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,599 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,318 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,695 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,258 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,716 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,762 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,149 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,367 |
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Famous people named Mariama
- Mariama Bâ Writer · 1929–1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariama in 2025?
Mariama ranked #2,375 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariama?
2,177 babies have been named Mariama in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariama most popular?
Mariama peaked in 2024, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Mariama a boy or girl name?
Mariama is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariama rising or falling?
Mariama is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariama?
Well-known people named Mariama include Mariama Bâ (writer).