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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Mariah
The origin of Mariah is Latin and means ‘The Lord is my teacher.’ The holy name draws inspiration from the powerful Biblical female character Mary. It is derived from the Latin name Maria and the Hebrew name Moriah. Mariah also has an American origin which means ‘bitter’ or ‘from the sea.’
Mariah is a spelling variant of Maria and a translation of the Hebrew name Miriam. In the Bible, the name Miriam is shared by both the mother of Jesus and the sister of Moses and Aaron. Moses’s sister, Miriam, endured a painful fate as an enslaved Egyptian. Her life thus seems to draw relevance with the Hebrew meaning of her name, which translates to “mar,” meaning “bitter.” However, the name is believed to have been widely used among Christians after being used in the New Testament of the Bible to allude to Jesus’ mother, Mary (the anglicized version).
Mariah has been translated into many different versions across many nations, including Maria in Spanish, Mariette in French, Mariya in Russian, Mariel in Danish, Marielle in Dutch, and Mariane in German. Other common variants of the name are Maryam, Mariam, Marja, Maryam, Mara, Marion, and Mary.
Due to its lovely sound and cultural significance, the name Mariah has long been a favorite for protagonists in American fiction. Mariah frequently appeared as the main character or supporting role in many popular American literature, television shows, and films. Mariah Dillard is a well-known American fictional character in Marvel’s “Luke Cage.” She is an intriguing and memorable character due to her complicated personality and connection to the main character. Mariah Copeland is another famous fictional character played by actress Camryn Grimes in the American soap opera “The Young and The Restless.” An intriguing love story where Mariah plays the role of a twin sister.
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Famous People With The Name Mariah
- Mariah AngeliqAmerican singer, released her first single “Blah” on June 28, 2018
- Mariah BellAmerican figure skater who is the 2022 US Olympic champion and the 2020 Skate America gold medalist
- Mariah BuzolinBrazilian actress, best known for her role Maya Mercado in All my Children
- Mariah CareyAmerican singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer with five Grammys and several Billboard music awards
Mariah On The Popularity Chart
Mariah gained popularity from 1991. The name has seen steady popularity for some time. Check these graphs for more.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of this name peaked in 1996 with 5446 babies per million sharing the name. Check this graph to see how it has fluctuated over the years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Mariah did well from the 1990s to 2000s. Check out the graph to see how it performed rank wise over the years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Mariah
Mariah has a calming ring to it. If you like how the name sounds, check the list of similar-sounding names.
Names With Similar Meaning As Mariah
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Name Numerology For Mariah
