Elliott vs Mariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Mariah Rank #413

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #413 for Mariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Mariah more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Mariah mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and Mariah boy or girl names?

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

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