Mariah
Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mariah: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2000.
Mariah is a Latinised variant of Maria, itself derived from the Hebrew Miriam, with a meaning often debated as "beloved" or "bitter". The name gained modern prominence through the extraordinary vocal range of American singer Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling music artists of all time. It also appears in the classic folk song "They Call the Wind Mariah" from the musical Paint Your Wagon, lending it a poetic, windswept quality. While less common in Scotland than the traditional Mary or Maria, Mariah offers a melodic alternative with biblical roots and a contemporary, polished feel—a name that carries both ancient depth and pop-culture sparkle.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20005 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 17since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y