Mariah

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly bitter or rebellious
Origin: Hebrew — Variant of Maria

Girl's name · #448 in the US (2025) · 90s wave

Popularity over time

Mariah reached #62 in 1998 and has faded to #448 since.

In just three years its births jumped from about 400 in 1989 to 4,700 in 1992 — the years Mariah Carey's debut made her a superstar.

Across the states

See where Mariah is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 38 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Mariah ranks in other countries and regions.

#742 in Canada (2025) · #1,166 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,120 in France (2025) · #2,203 in Sweden (2025) · #2,650 in Italy (2024) · #898 in Ireland (2024) · #2,972 in Austria (2023) · #3,119 in Ecuador (2022) · #350 in N. Ireland (2021) · #367 in New Zealand (2010) · #783 in Scotland (2009).

Famous Mariahs

Mariah Carey — American singer (born 1969)
Mariah the Scientist — American singer (born 1997)
Mariah Bell — American figure skater (born 1996)
Mariah O'Brien — American interior designer, former actress (born 1971)
Mariah Riddlesprigger — Volleyball player (born 1992)

In stories & tradition

Mariah Copeland — Fictional character from The Young and the Restless
Mariah — JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (manga)

What Mariahs become

Among 153 notable people named Mariah:

Sports figures appear 2.95× more often than among typical names — e.g. Mariah Bell, American figure skater (born 1996).

Similar names: Marie · Jordan · Marina · Amari · Ariel · Moriah

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