Mariah

Pronunciation: [ m-er-EYE-uh ]

Boy Name #12,027 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mariah is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-er-EYE-uh.

Parents who love the name Mariah often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,027
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Mariah is also used as a girl name, ranked #413.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariah

Is Mariah a boy or girl name?

Mariah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12027. As a girl name, it is ranked #413. Mariah is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mariah?

Mariah is pronounced m-er-EYE-uh.

How popular is the name Mariah?

Mariah is currently ranked #12027 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mariah?

Common nicknames for Mariah include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.

Is Mariah a common or rare name?

Mariah is an uncommon name, ranked #12027 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, May, Marie, and Mariie. 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.