Mariah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mariah?
Mariah is spelled M-A-R-I-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Mariah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mariah is considered a variant of the name Maria, which may derive from the Hebrew name Miriam.
- Origin
- Mariah is associated with the Latin and Hebrew roots of Maria and Miriam, respectively.
- Pronunciation
- muh-RY-uh · 3 syllables
Mariah Popularity in 2025
Rank#447
Recorded Births693
- Girls usage fell 34 places to #447 and recorded 67 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mariah Mean?
Mariah is considered a variant of the name Maria, which may derive from the Hebrew name Miriam. Miriam is often interpreted as meaning “beloved” or “bitter,” though the exact original meaning remains uncertain.
Origin: Mariah is associated with the Latin and Hebrew roots of Maria and Miriam, respectively. It may be considered a variant spelling influenced by English usage patterns.
How Do You Pronounce Mariah?
Pronunciationmuh-RY-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mariah?
- History
- Mariah has appeared in English-speaking contexts as a variant form of Maria, gaining popularity during various modern periods. Its use in popular culture has contributed to its recognition.
Mariah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 693 | #447 |
| 2024 | Girls | 760 | #413 |
| 2023 | Girls | 783 | #393 |
| 2022 | Girls | 933 | #345 |
| 2021 | Girls | 958 | #340 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,071 | #302 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,197 | #276 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,440 | #216 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,617 | #195 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,930 | #166 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,118 | #152 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,409 | #137 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,773 | #113 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,908 | #107 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,995 | #98 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,113 | #97 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,605 | #88 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,041 | #77 |
| 2008 | Boys | 10 | #7,698 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,707 | #92 |
| 2006 | Girls | 4,075 | #82 |
When Was Mariah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1996 · Girls
5,446 recorded births
National rank #63
1991 · Girls
5,192 recorded births
National rank #69
1998 · Girls
5,086 recorded births
National rank #62
1997 · Girls
4,803 recorded births
National rank #67
Where Mariah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| AL | #221 | 21 |
| LA | #271 | 16 |
| GA | #290 | 35 |
| MS | #301 | 9 |
| MO | #329 | 18 |
| PA | #335 | 32 |
| FL | #342 | 53 |