Marie vs Mariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

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15 High Risk

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Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marie Rank #637

Mariah Rank #413

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 vs #637 for Marie.

Is Marie or Mariah more popular?

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Mariah mean?

Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marie and Mariah boy or girl names?

Marie is primarily a girl name. Mariah is primarily a girl name.