#4132024 rank
1996peak year
114,368babies named Mariah since 1880
▼ 37%5-year trend
Mariah popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Mariah mean?
A variant of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, a name of uncertain meaning, often glossed 'beloved'. It rose with singer Mariah Carey in 1990.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Mariah
Same era, same vibe — if you like Mariah, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Mariahs
- Mariah Carey, singer
Spellings & variants
MariaMoriah
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