Mariah
Pronunciation: [ m-er-EYE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 183 babies have been named Mariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mariah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,027 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,027
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Mariah
Mariah is a boy name .
Is Mariah a boy or girl name? Mariah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,027 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #413. Mariah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mariah is currently ranked #12,027 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mariah include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mariah include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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