Mariah Name Origin
/muh-RY-uh/-
American (Western) 50%
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Canadian (Western) 30%
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Australian (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mariah
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Mariah is of Hebrew origin, derived from Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow' or 'rebellion.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries and is often associated with the biblical Miriam. The name became more widely used in the 20th century, especially in the United States, partly due to the singer Mariah Carey.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Mariah each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).