Catherine vs Mariah

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
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Riah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320
Mariah Rank #413

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 vs #413 for Mariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catherine ___

  • Catherine Elizabeth
  • Catherine Anne
  • Catherine Rose
  • Catherine Grace
  • Catherine Louise
  • Catherine Marie

Mariah ___

  • Mariah Grace
  • Mariah Louise
  • Mariah Lynn
  • Mariah Joy
  • Mariah Faith
  • Mariah Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Mariah more popular?

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Mariah mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Catherine and Mariah boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Mariah is primarily a girl name.

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