Mariah Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Mariah also has Hebrew origins, meaning “the Lord is my teacher” or “the Lord is my guide.”

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A Deep Dive

Mariah Overview

Meaning

The Lord is my teacher

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning “bitter”​

Pronunciation

/məˈraɪə/

Popularity

Mariah enjoys popularity in various countries, particularly in the United States, Brazil, and the UK. In the USA, Mariah ranked as the 393rd most popular name for girls in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Energetic, witty, adaptable, elegant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Mariah is often associated with the biblical Mount Moriah, symbolizing divine teaching and spiritual ascent​

Name Day

February 1st (Poland)​
A Deep Dive

Mariah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Maria, Mariya, Marie, Mariana, Miriam, Marina

Common Nicknames

Mimi, Ria, Miah, Mar, Mahri

Diminutives

Mia, Mari, Riah, Mariah

Famous People

  • Mariah Carey
    (American Singer)
  • Mariah Buzolin
    (Brazilian-American Actress)
  • Mariah Bell
    (American Figure Skater)
  • Mariah Stackhouse
    (American Golfer)
  • Mariah O'Brien
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Mariah Dillard
    ("Luke Cage," TV Series)
  • Mariah Copeland
    ("The Young and the Restless," TV Series)
  • "Mariah and the Secret"
    (Novel)

Places

  • Mariah Hill Town
    (Indiana, USA)
  • Mariah River
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Mariah?

The name Mariah means “bitter” in its Hebrew origin. Mariah often conveys a sense of strength and resilience, known for overcoming challenges with grace.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mariah?

Mariah is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means “bitter.” Over time, it evolved through various languages, including Latin and Greek, before becoming popular in English-speaking countries.

Mariah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mariah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3412021#3452022#3932023
Top 3 Rankings#621998#631996#671997

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mariah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023393
(-48 from 2022)
777
(-149 from 2022)
0.04442
2022345
(-4 from 2021)
926
(-26 from 2021)
0.05164
2021341
(-38 from 2020)
952
(-117 from 2020)
0.05314
2020303
(-27 from 2019)
1069
(-126 from 2019)
0.06047
2019276
(-60 from 2018)
1195
(-241 from 2018)
0.06513
2018216
(-21 from 2017)
1436
(-179 from 2017)
0.07722
2017195
(-29 from 2016)
1615
(-314 from 2016)
0.08549
2016166
(-14 from 2015)
1929
(-187 from 2015)
0.09964
2015152
(-14 from 2014)
2116
(-290 from 2014)
0.10846
2014138
(-25 from 2013)
2406
(-365 from 2013)
0.12299
2013113
(-6 from 2012)
2771
(-130 from 2012)
0.14375
2012107
(-9 from 2011)
2901
(-94 from 2011)
0.14958
201198
(-1 from 2010)
2995
(-118 from 2010)
0.15457
201097
(-9 from 2009)
3113
(-492 from 2009)
0.15877
200988
(-11 from 2008)
3605
(-434 from 2008)
0.17802
200877
(+15 from 2007)
4039
(+332 from 2007)
0.19392
200792
(-10 from 2006)
3707
(-368 from 2006)
0.17515
200682
(+3 from 2005)
4075
(+235 from 2005)
0.19493
200585
(+28 from 2004)
3840
(+858 from 2004)
0.18920
2004113
No change from 2003
2982
(-91 from 2003)
0.14778
2003113
(+17 from 2002)
3073
(+401 from 2002)
0.15316
2002130
(-45 from 2001)
2672
(-913 from 2001)
0.13529
200185
(-10 from 2000)
3585
(-519 from 2000)
0.18097
200075
(-7 from 1999)
4104
(-542 from 1999)
0.20564
199968
(-6 from 1998)
4646
(-439 from 1998)
0.23865
199862
(+5 from 1997)
5085
(+282 from 1997)
0.26232
199767
(-4 from 1996)
4803
(-643 from 1996)
0.25157
199663
(+8 from 1995)
5446
(+673 from 1995)
0.28405
199571
(+4 from 1994)
4773
(+23 from 1994)
0.24839
199475
(+6 from 1993)
4750
(+658 from 1993)
0.24367
199381
(-7 from 1992)
4092
(-619 from 1992)
0.20755
199274
(-5 from 1991)
4711
(-481 from 1991)
0.23500
199169
(+190 from 1990)
5192
(+4089 from 1990)
0.25533
1990259
(+302 from 1989)
1103
(+704 from 1989)
0.05369
1989561
(-40 from 1988)
399
(-24 from 1988)
0.02003
1988521
(-25 from 1987)
423
(-14 from 1987)
0.02200
1987496
(+181 from 1986)
437
(+165 from 1986)
0.02332
1986677
(-105 from 1985)
272
(-69 from 1985)
0.01474
1985572
(+13 from 1984)
341
(+30 from 1984)
0.01847
1984585
(-36 from 1983)
311
(-24 from 1983)
0.01725
1983549
(-11 from 1982)
335
(-26 from 1982)
0.01872
1982538
(+35 from 1981)
361
(+39 from 1981)
0.01990
1981573
(-60 from 1980)
322
(-65 from 1980)
0.01800
1980513
(+78 from 1979)
387
(+82 from 1979)
0.02173
1979591
(-2 from 1978)
305
(+16 from 1978)
0.01770
1978589
(-11 from 1977)
289
(-10 from 1977)
0.01758
1977578
(+182 from 1976)
299
(+109 from 1976)
0.01818
1976760
(+98 from 1975)
190
(+34 from 1975)
0.01209
1975858
(+155 from 1974)
156
(+38 from 1974)
0.00999
19741013
(-101 from 1973)
118
(-17 from 1973)
0.00753
1973912
(+614 from 1972)
135
(+74 from 1972)
0.00869
19721526
(+60 from 1971)
61
(+1 from 1971)
0.00378
19711586
(+366 from 1970)
60
(+17 from 1970)
0.00342
19701952
(+564 from 1969)
43
(+16 from 1969)
0.00235
19692516
(-221 from 1968)
27
(-1 from 1968)
0.00153
19682295
(+1360 from 1967)
28
(+15 from 1967)
0.00164
19673655
(-255 from 1966)
13
(-1 from 1966)
0.00076
19663400
(-567 from 1965)
14
(-5 from 1965)
0.00080
19652833
(+84 from 1964)
19
No change from 1964
0.00104
19642917
(+884 from 1963)
19
(+7 from 1963)
0.00097
19633801
(+2778 from 1962)
12
(+7 from 1962)
0.00060
19626579
(-731 from 1961)
5
(-1 from 1961)
0.00025
19615848
(-1928 from 1960)
6
(-5 from 1960)
0.00029
19603920
(-483 from 1959)
11
(-2 from 1959)
0.00053
19593437
(+2669 from 1958)
13
(+8 from 1958)
0.00063
19586106
(-1571 from 1957)
5
(-3 from 1957)
0.00024
19574535
(+790 from 1956)
8
(+2 from 1956)
0.00038
19565325
(-950 from 1955)
6
(-2 from 1955)
0.00029
19554375
(-1596 from 1954)
8
(-8 from 1954)
0.00040
19542779
(+490 from 1953)
16
(+4 from 1953)
0.00080
19533269
(-688 from 1952)
12
(-5 from 1952)
0.00062
19522581
(+229 from 1951)
17
(+3 from 1951)
0.00089
19512810
(-275 from 1950)
14
(-2 from 1950)
0.00076
19502535
(+641 from 1949)
16
(+5 from 1949)
0.00091
19493176
(-760 from 1948)
11
(-6 from 1948)
0.00063
19482416
(+824 from 1947)
17
(+6 from 1947)
0.00098
19473240
(-1012 from 1946)
11
(-7 from 1946)
0.00061
19462228
(+1159 from 1945)
18
(+10 from 1945)
0.00112
19453387
(-624 from 1944)
8
(-3 from 1944)
0.00059
19442763
(-814 from 1943)
11
(-9 from 1943)
0.00080
19431949
(+868 from 1942)
20
(+9 from 1942)
0.00139
19422817
(-863 from 1941)
11
(-7 from 1941)
0.00079
19411954
(+470 from 1940)
18
(+6 from 1940)
0.00144
19402424
(-386 from 1939)
12
(-4 from 1939)
0.00102
19392038
(-165 from 1938)
16
(-2 from 1938)
0.00141
19381873
(-28 from 1937)
18
No change from 1937
0.00158
19371845
(+308 from 1936)
18
(+4 from 1936)
0.00163
19362153
(-491 from 1935)
14
(-7 from 1935)
0.00130
19351662
(-318 from 1934)
21
(-8 from 1934)
0.00193
19341344
(+1344 from 1933)
29
(+19 from 1933)
0.00268
19332688
(-1091 from 1932)
10
(-13 from 1932)
0.00096
19321597
(+427 from 1931)
23
(+7 from 1931)
0.00208
19312024
(-320 from 1930)
16
(-6 from 1930)
0.00145
19301704
(+121 from 1929)
22
(+2 from 1929)
0.00189
19291825
(-188 from 1928)
20
(-5 from 1928)
0.00173
19281637
(+191 from 1927)
25
(+3 from 1927)
0.00209
19271828
(-161 from 1926)
22
(-3 from 1926)
0.00178
19261667
(+128 from 1925)
25
(+2 from 1925)
0.00203
19251795
(-229 from 1924)
23
(-6 from 1924)
0.00182
19241566
(-138 from 1923)
29
(-3 from 1923)
0.00224
19231428
(+108 from 1922)
32
(+3 from 1922)
0.00255
19221536
(-99 from 1921)
29
(-3 from 1921)
0.00232
19211437
(-191 from 1920)
32
(-6 from 1920)
0.00250
19201246
(-69 from 1919)
38
(-2 from 1919)
0.00305
19191177
(-51 from 1918)
40
(-3 from 1918)
0.00341
19181126
(+211 from 1917)
43
(+13 from 1917)
0.00358
19171337
(-91 from 1916)
30
(-3 from 1916)
0.00267
19161246
(+277 from 1915)
33
(+10 from 1915)
0.00304
19151523
(-443 from 1914)
23
(-8 from 1914)
0.00225
19141080
(-155 from 1913)
31
(-2 from 1913)
0.00389
1913925
(+107 from 1912)
33
(+8 from 1912)
0.00504
19121032
(-179 from 1911)
25
No change from 1911
0.00426
1911853
(+6 from 1910)
25
No change from 1910
0.00566
1910859
(+193 from 1909)
25
(+10 from 1909)
0.00596
19091052
(-170 from 1908)
15
(-5 from 1908)
0.00408
1908882
(+41 from 1907)
20
(+3 from 1907)
0.00564
1907923
(-181 from 1906)
17
(-7 from 1906)
0.00504
1906742
(-29 from 1905)
24
(-1 from 1905)
0.00766
1905713
(-3 from 1904)
25
(+1 from 1904)
0.00807
1904710
(+2 from 1903)
24
(+2 from 1903)
0.00821
1903712
(+4 from 1902)
22
(-1 from 1902)
0.00791
1902716
(+165 from 1901)
23
(+9 from 1901)
0.00820
1901881
(-225 from 1900)
14
(-15 from 1900)
0.00551
1900656
(+135 from 1899)
29
(+12 from 1899)
0.00913
1899791
(-160 from 1898)
17
(-9 from 1898)
0.00687
1898631
(-37 from 1897)
26
No change from 1897
0.00948
1897594
(+57 from 1896)
26
(+3 from 1896)
0.01047
1896651
(-104 from 1895)
23
(-6 from 1895)
0.00913
1895547
(-43 from 1894)
29
(-3 from 1894)
0.01174
1894504
(+16 from 1893)
32
(+4 from 1893)
0.01356
1893520
(+59 from 1892)
28
(+5 from 1892)
0.01243
1892579
(-7 from 1891)
23
(+2 from 1891)
0.01023
1891572
(-104 from 1890)
21
(-10 from 1890)
0.01068
1890468
(-29 from 1889)
31
(+1 from 1889)
0.01537
1889439
(+133 from 1888)
30
(+11 from 1888)
0.01585
1888572
(-174 from 1887)
19
(-11 from 1887)
0.01003
1887398
(+41 from 1886)
30
(+6 from 1886)
0.01930
1886439
(-34 from 1885)
24
(-2 from 1885)
0.01561
1885405
(+33 from 1884)
26
(+5 from 1884)
0.01832
1884438
(+61 from 1883)
21
(+6 from 1883)
0.01526
1883499
(-122 from 1882)
15
(-7 from 1882)
0.01249
1882377
(+93 from 1881)
22
(+9 from 1881)
0.01902
1881470
(-128 from 1880)
13
(-9 from 1880)
0.01315
1880342
First SSA data recorded
22
First SSA data recorded
0.02254

American States Popularity Rankings for Mariah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3322021#4152022#3582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4422021#3332022#4412023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2172021#2772022#3492023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2722021#4452022#3752023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3592021#4652022#5482023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4192021#3912022#6662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4492021#3322022#3822023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2932021#2872022#3512023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1682021#2272022#2292023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4232021#3452022#3672023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2932021#3762022#3042023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2542021#3132022#2502023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3292021#3422022#4582023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2662021#5692022#3782023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6092021#5512022#7372023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4802021#3782022#5672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3852021#4272022#3822023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3482021#2762022#3092023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2182020#1422021#2962022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2502021#2552022#3922023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4752021#5042022#7152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4212021#2402022#2842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4842021#4232022#5482023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3542021#3902022#5952023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1282021#2082022#3152023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6112019#3762020#6182021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#9582021#4102022#5732023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2522021#1472022#3432023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4032021#1352022#2702023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2872020#4322022#3782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3322021#6402022#4132023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4932021#3702022#4602023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7472020#3432021#6592022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1502020#4232021#3482022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5322021#3722022#3522023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6482021#2612022#4642023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3532019#4742020#4672022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4382016#1962018#4262019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1512016#1982017#1492023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#982012#1322013#2092015

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3212017#3602018#3642020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1992014#2072016#2222022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1592010#2182011#2192014

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2052016#2402019#1922021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1842014#1652015#1182016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1012012#1632013#1702020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#852014#2122016#1842018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1682017#1852018#2582020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1202006#552008#1242014

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1702015#1172016#1672018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1312004#1042005#952011

Popularity Rankings for Mariah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#521999#402000

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4402016#3972020#3502021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4002001#3682008#3512010

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4562000

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4802020#5892021#5492022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6242014#8602019#9742020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6512017#9052022#7272023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8772014#8132016#9492017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mariah a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Mariah can be used for any gender, it is predominantly given to girls. This is largely due to its historical use and cultural associations with femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mariah

Mariah in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Mariah Carey (Singer, born 1969): An American pop singer and songwriter celebrated for her five-octave vocal range and numerous chart-topping hits.
  • Mariah Buzolin (Actress, born 1991): A Brazilian-American actress known for her roles in "Jane by Design" and "All My Children."
  • Mariah Bell (Figure Skater, born 1996): An American figure skater who has competed at the national and international levels.
  • Mariah Stackhouse (Golfer, born 1994): An American professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour.
  • Mariah O'Brien (Actress, born 1971): An American actress and model who has appeared in films and music videos.
  • Mariah Woody (Pioneer, 1824–1908): An American pioneer and community leader instrumental in the early settlement of Oregon.
  • Mariah Burton Nelson (Athlete, 1961–2015): An American athlete and author who made significant contributions to women's sports and literature.
  • Mariah Dillard ("Luke Cage," 2016 TV Series): A powerful and corrupt politician in Harlem who faces off against the superhero Luke Cage.
  • Mariah Copeland ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): A complex character entangled in various dramatic plotlines in this long-running soap opera.
  • "Mariah and the Secret" (2018 Novel): A thrilling story about a young woman uncovering hidden truths about her family's past.
  • Mariah's World (2016 TV Series): A reality show that gives an inside look into the life of the superstar Mariah Carey.
  • Mariah Wong ("Beyblade," 1999 TV Series): A talented blader who competes in various Beyblade tournaments.
  • Mariah Hill Town (Indiana, USA): A small town in Spencer County, featuring a predominantly Catholic community and a history of German immigrants.
  • Mariah Springs (Nevada, USA): A natural hot spring located in the Black Rock Desert, offering a unique geothermal feature.
  • Mariah Bay (Ontario, Canada): A scenic bay on Lake Ontario, popular for boating and fishing activities.
  • Mariah Mountain (Alaska, USA): A mountain peak in the Alaska Range, offering challenging climbing routes and stunning views.
  • Mariah Forest (New South Wales, Australia): A protected forest area with diverse wildlife and hiking trails.
  • Mariah River (New South Wales, Australia): A river flowing through the countryside, providing water for agricultural lands.

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