Will my child share the name Mariyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Mariyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mariyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mariyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mariyah is rising: up 103 places since 2020, to #1,584 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #615 in 2011.

Is Mariyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mariyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mariyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Mariyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mariyah

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Mariyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1584 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mariyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1584

About the Name Mariyah

Mariyah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 425 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #615 in 2011 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mariyah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mariyah in their class.