Mariah

Rank 345th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Mariah was 345th most popular baby name for girls and 707th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 921 babies were named Mariah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,650 babies in the United States were named Mariah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Mariah is around 22 to 24 years old.

The name "Mariah" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Mariah include Ria and Mari.

Mariah Meaning & Origin

Mariah is a name of Hebrew origin signifying "beloved" and often associated with beauty and grace.

The name Mariah is described as melodious, charming and radiant.

Pronunciation

Mariah is pronounced muh-rai-uh in English. The name Mariah has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Mariah

  • The name Mariah was used in the classic American novel "Moby Dick" for a ship.

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Geography

Where is the name Mariah most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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