Mariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mariah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1672
US Rank #413
About the Name Mariah
Mariah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 545 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #402 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mariah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #413, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mariah
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Mariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mariah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mariah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 545 places in the last five years. Its peak was #402 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Mariah is more popular in the US (#413) than in the UK (#1672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.