NAME PROFILE
Mariah
Mariah is a name of Hebrew and Latin origin that often means 'beloved' or 'the one who is exalted.' It carries a melodic and graceful quality, often associated with creativity and emotional depth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 115,279 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1996 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%FL — 20%OH — 20%NY — 20%TX — 19%
Notable People
Mariah Carey (Singer, *Vision of Love*) · Mariah Mundi (Fictional character in *Mariah Mundi* series) · Mariah Riddlesprigger (Professional Volleyball Player) · Mariah Huq (Reality Television Star, *Married to Medicine*) · Mariah Bell (Figure Skater, U.S. National Champion)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MariMimiRiah
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