Mariah
Mariah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, rebellious, or God is my teacher.
Origin and history
Mariah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, historically functioning as a phonetic variant of Mary or Moriah. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, heavily influenced by pop music culture. The name remains a well-known classic in modern American usage.
Popularity in the United States
115,096 babies in the United States have been named Mariah since 1880. It ranks #336 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #358.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 222 |
| 1890-1900 | 256 |
| 1900-1910 | 213 |
| 1910-1920 | 308 |
| 1920-1930 | 275 |
| 1930-1940 | 187 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,656 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,588 |
| 1990-2000 | 44,603 |
| 2000-2010 | 35,684 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,500 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,198 |
Famous people named Mariah
- Mariah Carey: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ri, Riah, Mari
Fun facts
- The name experienced a massive surge in popularity in the early 1990s following the debut of singer Mariah Carey.
- Before modern fame, the name appeared in the 1951 popular song 'They Call the Wind Maria' (spelled Maria but pronounced Mariah).