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Mariah vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariah

Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#413
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mariah Rank #413
Hiram Rank #1,768

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariah or Hiram more popular?

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Mariah and Hiram mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mariah and Hiram boy or girl names?

Mariah is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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