Mariah
girl name#447 in 2025Mariah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #62 in 1998, ranks #447 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#447
rank today
#62
peak (1998)
693
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #438 |
| 1890s | #586 |
| 1900s | #799 |
| 1910s | #1116 |
| 1920s | #1597 |
| 1930s | #1893 |
| 1940s | #2635 |
| 1950s | #3775 |
| 1960s | #3777 |
| 1970s | #1037 |
| 1980s | #559 |
| 1990s | #89 |
| 2000s | #94 |
| 2010s | #156 |
| 2020s | #373 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mariah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 112,000 people named Mariah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mariah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mariah in 2025?
- Mariah ranks #447 among US girl names in 2025, with 693 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mariah most popular?
- Mariah peaked in 1998, reaching #62 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mariah with classmates?
- Mariah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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