Mariah

Mariah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 756 girls in the United States.

Mariah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/məˈɹaɪə/

About the name Mariah

Mariah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mariah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #62 in 1998, and in 2024 756 babies received the name — 114,380 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mariah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#62 in 1998
Peak year
1996
Babies named Mariah in 2024
756
Total since 1880
114,380

Mariah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#402 in 1996
Babies named Mariah in 2025
28
Total since 1996
1,310

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mariah mean?

The meaning of Mariah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mariah a boy or girl name?

Mariah is a girl name. In 2024, 756 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mariah?

Mariah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mariah?

Mariah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #62 in 1998, and 756 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mariah?

Mariah is pronounced /məˈɹaɪə/ (IPA).

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