Mariyah
Mariyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Purity, beloved, or wished-for child.
Origin and history
Mariyah is a modern variant spelling of the Arabic name Mariyah or Maria, which shares etymological roots with the biblical Mary. In Arabic, it can mean 'purity', 'bright white', or refer to a sea/ocean concept. It is a moderately used feminine name in the United States, favored by parents seeking a distinct phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
6,555 babies in the United States have been named Mariyah since 1880. It ranks #2092 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1388.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 452 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,269 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,103 |
| 2020-2029 | 731 |
Nicknames
Mari, Riya
Fun facts
- Mariyah al-Qibtiyya was an Egyptian Coptic woman sent as a gift to the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.
- The 'yah' suffix is a popular phonetic spelling adaptation in contemporary American naming culture.