Mariah
Mariah is a variant of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'wished-for child,' 'rebellion,' or 'bitter.' The name gained prominence in English-speaking countries and carries a lyrical, melodic quality with its flowing syllables.
Current Popularity
#413 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is straightforward (muh-RYE-uh)
- •Strongly associated with singer Mariah Carey since the 1990s
- •Spelling is consistent and easy to remember
- •Has a musical, flowing quality when spoken
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Mariah Carey
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter
Mariah Riddlesprigger
Volleyball player and entrepreneur
Mariah Bell
Olympic figure skater
Statistics
114,380
Total births since 1880
1996
Peak year
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