Mary

                    

The name Mary, and other forms like Marie, Maria, Miryam, Maryam and Mia is the most popular name in 17 countries, both Catholics and Muslim. Marie is the most popular name in Austria, Portugal, Romania, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guatemala and Brazil. The name Mia is very popular in Estonia, Croatia, Switzerland, Ecuador, Peru and Malta. Mariam is presently the most popular in Georgia, while Maryam is most popular in Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. The Blessed Mother is mentioned several times in the Koran and is presented as a symbol of purity, fidelity and humility. For over 100 years the name Mary was the most popular in the United States. Last year in the USA, Mia was listed as number 8 most popular name among girls, Maria was number 77, Mary is at number 137.