Mariah
Mariah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈɹaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Mariah
- A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Maria used since the nineteenth century. Popularized by singer Mariah Carey in the 1990s
How popular is Mariah?
Since 1880, 115,096 girls and 183 boys in the U.S. have been named Mariah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #4034 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #448 for girls, with 693 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mariah
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Sibling name ideas for Mariah
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Mariah FAQ
What does the name Mariah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Maria used since the nineteenth century. Popularized by singer Mariah Carey in the 1990s
What is the origin of the name Mariah?
Mariah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Mariah?
Since 1880, 115,096 girls and 183 boys in the U.S. have been named Mariah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #4034 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #448 for girls, with 693 babies given the name.
Is Mariah a boy or girl name?
Mariah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 115,096 girls and 183 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.