How Many People Are Named Mariah?

114,563

people in the United States are named Mariah

1 in 2,924 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#625

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0342%

Of US population

Peak Year

1996

5,454 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: mə-RIE-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of MARIA. It is usually pronounced in a way that reflects an older English pronunciation of Maria. The name was popularized in the early 1990s by the American singer Mariah Carey (1970-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 23.2 years old

Young (<30) 92,294
80.6%
Adult (30–60) 20,522
17.9%
Senior (>60) 1,747
1.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 14,636
Texas 10,295
Florida 5,451
Ohio 5,156
Illinois 4,953
New York 4,837
Michigan 4,628
Pennsylvania 3,761
Georgia 3,168
Arizona 3,002

💡 Fun Facts About "Mariah"

  • 756 babies were named Mariah in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1996
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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