US Popularity:707
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:The Lord is my teacher; Bitterness; Rebellion; Beloved; Wished-for child
Mariah is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “The Lord is my teacher.” From the Latin Maria and the Hebrew Moriah, this heavenly variation is a modern take inspired by the strong feminine biblical figure. Mariah also has links to Mary and Maryam, which has multiple translations including, "bitterness," "rebellion," "beloved" and "wished-for-child." If pop culture is more your style, then Mariah Carey is just as strong a character for your little one to look to. While the singer dominated the music charts in the 1990s, her name had the same effect on new parents. Maintaining it’s popularity over the last three decades, this melodic title could be perfect for a little girl with a big voice.

Famous People Named Mariah

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  • Mariah Carey
    Singer

Mariah Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mariah is currently #785 on The Bump
Girl:Mariah is currently #348 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mariah is currently #707 in U.S. births
Girl:Mariah is currently #252 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#707
in 2022
- 11
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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