Mariyah

Meaning of Mariyah

It is often considered a variation of Maria, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious," or connected to the Arabic word for "purity". It can also mean "beloved".

Mariyah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mariyah

After ranking as high as #670 in 2011, Mariyah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mariyah

• Mariah Carey
  Singer, songwriter, actress
• Maria Sharapova
  Professional tennis player
• Maria Bello
  Actress and writer
• Maria Bartiromo
  Television news anchor
• Maria Menounos
  Entertainment reporter, actress

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Questions about the name Mariyah

What does the name Mariyah mean?

Mariyah means it is often considered a variation of maria, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious," or connected to the arabic word for "purity". it can also mean "beloved", and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mariyah?

Mariyah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mariyah most popular?

Mariyah peaked at #670 in 2011.