Mariah
boy nameMariah entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #3920 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#3920
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5829 |
| 1980s | #5920 |
| 1990s | #5802 |
| 2000s | #8207 |
| 2010s | #10118 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mariah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mariah alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mariah most popular?
- Mariah peaked in 1992, reaching #3920 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mariah with classmates?
- Mariah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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