Mariah
muh-RY-uh
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew 'Mariyah,' possibly meaning 'beloved by the Lord' or variant of Mary with elevation. Modern phonetic spelling popularized internationally.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #413 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Mariah Carey (singer)
- Mariah Lund (volleyball player)
- Mariah Carey (music icon)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Hebrew, English, Arabic, and multicultural contexts
People Also Ask
Hebrew 'Mariyah,' possibly meaning 'beloved by the Lord' or variant of Mary with elevation. Modern phonetic spelling popularized internationally.
Mariah is currently ranked #413 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Mariah include Maria, Mari, Ria, Mara.
Names that pair beautifully with Mariah include Aliyah, Anaya, Isaiah, Caleb.