Mariah vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariah

Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Mariah Rank #413

Marian Rank #1,150

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Mariah or Marian more popular?

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Mariah and Marian mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Mariah and Marian boy or girl names?

Mariah is primarily a girl name. Marian is primarily a girl name.