Mariah
mə-RY-ə
Popularity
#413
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
114,563
Peak Year
#5,454 in 1996
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mariah is a variant of Maria, which is a Latin form of the Hebrew name Miryam, with uncertain meaning, possibly "bitter" or "rebellious."
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Mariah Carey
American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
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