What is the origin of the name Mariyah?

Mariyah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Mariyah?

Mariyah is currently ranked #2032 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mariyah?

Mariyah is pronounced mah-RYE-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Mariyah

mah-RYE-ah

Popularity

#2032

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

6,479

Peak Year

#431 in 2009

First Recorded

1990

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Maria, ultimately from Miriam, a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'bitter' or 'rebellious'.

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Mari Ria

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Mariah Carey
American singer-songwriter and actress.

Nicknames

Mari Ria

Spelling Variations

Maria Mariya Mariah

Similar Names

Miriam Maya Melody

Personality Traits

CompassionateIntuitiveCreativeSensitive

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