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
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 657. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,995
- 2012: 2,908
- 2013: 2,773
- 2014: 2,409
- 2015: 2,118
- 2016: 1,930
- 2017: 1,617
- 2018: 1,440
- 2019: 1,197
- 2020: 1,071
- 2021: 958
- 2022: 933
- 2023: 783
- 2024: 760
- 2025: 693
- 2026 (projected): 657
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
115,096
Total births since 1880
1996
Peak year
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