Clearance vs Mariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Clearance Rank #12,224
Mariah Rank #413

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 vs #12224 for Clearance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

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 Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearance or Mariah more popular?

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 compared to Clearance at #12224 in the United States.

What do Clearance and Mariah mean?

Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clearance and Mariah boy or girl names?

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

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