Girl name
Mariah name meaning
“beloved; bitterness; rebellion”
Mariah is a feminine name commonly linked to Maria, derived from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Familiar interpretations include beloved, bitterness, and rebellion, although Miryam's original meaning remains disputed. Its connection with Maria explains the sequence of name forms behind this derivation.
What does Mariah mean?
Beloved; bitterness; rebellion
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; kepahitan; pemberontakan
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Mariah
Mariah can be a variant of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's original meaning is disputed; 'beloved', 'bitterness', and 'rebellion' are familiar interpretations.
How to pronounce Mariah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Mariah a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mariah ranks #1,488 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mariah
Famous people named Mariah
- Mariah
- Mariah Sm.Purba
FAQ about the name Mariah
What is the meaning of Mariah?
Mariah means beloved; bitterness; rebellion. Mariah can be a variant of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's original meaning is disputed; 'beloved', 'bitterness', and 'rebellion' are familiar interpretations.
Is Mariah a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Mariah have?
Mariah has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-ah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mariah?
Mariah ranks #1,488 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mariah?
Notable people named Mariah include Mariah, Mariah Sm.Purba.
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