Mariah

Meaning of Mariah

Mariah is a variation of Maria, which is thought to mean "bitter" or "rebellious". Some also believe it could mean "beloved".

Mariah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mariah

Mariah has cooled off, slipping to #448 in 2025, down from a peak of #75 in 2000.

Notable people named Mariah

• Mariah Carey
  Singer, songwriter, actress
• Mariah Bell
  American figure skater
• Mariah Gale
  British actress
• Mariah Stackhouse
  Professional golfer
• Mariah Spears
  Reality television personality

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Questions about the name Mariah

What does the name Mariah mean?

Mariah means mariah is a variation of maria, which is thought to mean "bitter" or "rebellious". some also believe it could mean "beloved", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mariah a boy's or a girl's name?

Mariah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mariah?

In 2025, Mariah ranked #448 for girls, down from #413 the year before.

When was Mariah most popular?

Mariah peaked at #75 in 2000.