NAME PROFILE
Sheniqua
Derived from the Hebrew name Miryam meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', it is often interpreted as 'star of the sea'. Marayah represents a soul who is both resilient and luminous, possessing a natural grace and a spirit that shines brightly in any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 703 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1973 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 44%NY — 39%NC — 8%LA — 6%AL — 3%
Notable People
Mariah Carey (Grammy-winning vocalist) · Mariah Bell (National Champion figure skater) · Mariah Buzolin (Actress in Switched at Birth) · Mariah Stackhouse (Professional golfer) · Mariah Rose Faith (Regina George in Mean Girls the Musical)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RayRayaMari
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