Mariah Girl

Popularity: #408 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: muh-RY-uh /məˈraɪə/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: bitter; Latin: sea of bitterness

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mariah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Miriam, which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." The name Miriam appears in the Hebrew Bible, where she is the sister of Moses and Aaron, playing a significant role in the Exodus narrative. The transition of the name into English can be traced through the Greek form Maria, which was used in the New Testament, and subsequently into Latin as Maria.

The name gained further prominence in medieval Europe, particularly through the veneration of the Virgin Mary, whose name is also derived from Maria, thus enriching its cultural and religious significance. Historically, the name Mariah has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages.

In the Christian tradition, Mary, as the mother of Jesus, has been a pivotal figure, leading to the name's widespread adoption in Christian communities. The name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century and has contributed to the enduring legacy of biblical names in English-speaking cultures.

The use of Mariah as a distinct form can be noted in the 19th century, reflecting a trend of creating variations of traditional names. Culturally, Mariah has been associated with themes of strength and resilience, often linked to the biblical figures that bear similar names.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, where it has been used to evoke a sense of grace and beauty. The diminutive form "Maria" remains historically relevant, often used interchangeably in different cultures, further highlighting the name's versatility and enduring appeal throughout history.

Famous people named Mariah

In this section, you will find notable people named Mariah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mariah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mariah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Mariah Carey is a singer and songwriter best known for Vision of Love, Hero, and All I Want for Christmas Is You.

Mariah Huq is a television personality best known for her role on Married to Medicine.

Mariah Bell is a figure skater best known for her performances at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the World Figure Skating Championships.

Fictional characters named Mariah

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Mariah is a fictional character from the manga and anime series One Piece. She is a member of the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates, known for her skills in combat and her loyalty to her friends.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mariah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaMiraMaliaMaraMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mariah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MariaMiriamMireilleMaraMinaMayaMiraMarinaMarisol

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariah was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mariah has ranked as high as #132 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Mariah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mariah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mariah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mariah.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 693 0 693
2024 760 0 760
2023 783 0 783
2022 933 0 933
2021 958 0 958
2020 1,071 0 1,071
2019 1,197 0 1,197
2018 1,440 0 1,440
2017 1,617 0 1,617
2016 1,930 0 1,930
2015 2,118 0 2,118
2014 2,417 8 2,409
2013 2,773 0 2,773
2012 2,908 0 2,908
2011 3,001 6 2,995
2010 3,119 6 3,113
2009 3,605 0 3,605
2008 4,051 10 4,041
2007 3,707 0 3,707
2006 4,075 0 4,075
2005 3,847 7 3,840
2004 2,993 11 2,982
2003 3,079 6 3,073
2002 2,679 7 2,672
2001 3,591 6 3,585
2000 4,113 9 4,104
1999 4,653 7 4,646
1998 5,093 7 5,086
1997 4,803 0 4,803
1996 5,454 8 5,446
1995 4,787 14 4,773
1994 4,762 13 4,749
1993 4,101 8 4,093
1992 4,727 15 4,712
1991 5,201 9 5,192
1990 1,103 0 1,103
1989 399 0 399
1988 423 0 423
1987 437 0 437
1986 272 0 272
1985 341 0 341
1984 316 5 311
1983 335 0 335
1982 361 0 361
1981 322 0 322
1980 393 6 387
1979 310 5 305
1978 289 0 289
1977 304 5 299
1976 195 5 190
1975 156 0 156
1974 118 0 118
1973 135 0 135
1972 61 0 61
1971 60 0 60
1970 43 0 43
1969 27 0 27
1968 28 0 28
1967 13 0 13
1966 14 0 14
1965 19 0 19
1964 19 0 19
1963 12 0 12
1962 5 0 5
1961 6 0 6
1960 11 0 11
1959 13 0 13
1958 5 0 5
1957 8 0 8
1956 6 0 6
1955 8 0 8
1954 16 0 16
1953 12 0 12
1952 17 0 17
1951 14 0 14
1950 16 0 16
1949 11 0 11
1948 17 0 17
1947 11 0 11
1946 18 0 18
1945 8 0 8
1944 11 0 11
1943 20 0 20
1942 11 0 11
1941 18 0 18
1940 12 0 12
1939 16 0 16
1938 18 0 18
1937 18 0 18
1936 14 0 14
1935 21 0 21
1934 29 0 29
1933 10 0 10
1932 23 0 23
1931 16 0 16
1930 22 0 22
1929 20 0 20
1928 25 0 25
1927 22 0 22
1926 25 0 25
1925 23 0 23
1924 29 0 29
1923 32 0 32
1922 29 0 29
1921 32 0 32
1920 38 0 38
1919 40 0 40
1918 43 0 43
1917 30 0 30
1916 33 0 33
1915 23 0 23
1914 31 0 31
1913 33 0 33
1912 25 0 25
1911 25 0 25
1910 25 0 25
1909 15 0 15
1908 20 0 20
1907 17 0 17
1906 24 0 24
1905 25 0 25
1904 24 0 24
1903 22 0 22
1902 23 0 23
1901 14 0 14
1900 29 0 29
1899 17 0 17
1898 26 0 26
1897 26 0 26
1896 23 0 23
1895 29 0 29
1894 32 0 32
1893 28 0 28
1892 23 0 23
1891 21 0 21
1890 31 0 31
1889 30 0 30
1888 19 0 19
1887 30 0 30
1886 24 0 24
1885 26 0 26
1884 21 0 21
1883 15 0 15
1882 22 0 22
1881 13 0 13
1880 22 0 22

Top States for Mariah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 91
13%
CA 81
11%
FL 54
7%
NY 43
6%
NC 36
5%
OH 32
4%
GA 31
4%
MI 29
4%
VA 25
3%
IL 22
3%
PA 22
3%
AL 20
3%
TN 19
3%
NJ 19
3%
IN 19
3%
AZ 17
2%
MD 16
2%
LA 14
2%
MS 14
2%
KY 12
2%
WI 12
2%
SC 12
2%
MO 10
1%
CO 8
1%
NV 8
1%
MN 7
1%
NE 6
1%
MA 6
1%
UT 6
1%
AR 6
1%
OK 6
1%
KS 6
1%
IA 5
1%
ID 5
1%
WA 5
1%