Mariah
How to say it: muh-RY-uh · /məˈraɪə/
Variant of Maria (Latin form of Hebrew Miryam), whose meaning is not known for certain; theories include 'sea of bitterness', 'rebelliousness', and 'wished for child', likely originally Egyptian, perhaps from mry 'beloved'. source 1source 2
Mariah was the 445th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 693 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #655 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #445 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 693 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,784 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #655 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Beloved most in the 1990s, Mariah has since fallen far below that peak. Further slipping looks likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a gentle mood, Mariah carries a saint's name heritage. Isabel and Marisol share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariah is about 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Mariah
- Mariah Bell (born 1996)American figure skater
- Mariah O'Brien (born 1971)American actress, model and interior designer
- Mariah the Scientist (born 1997)American singer
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