Why Mariah Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Mariah” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Mariah” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Hairam.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Hiaamr.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Mariah

The true meaning of ‘Mariah’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Mariah is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Mariah, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Mariah Popular?

“Mariah” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Kansas as reported in the 1986 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Kansas have the same name as you in 1986. A total of only 272 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1996 with a total of 5,446 babies. That’s a lot of baby Mariahs.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Mariah” was recorded 113,778 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Mariahs to occupy the country of Tonga with an estimated population of 107,773.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 22 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1991 with a rank of #69 nationwide and was registered 5,192 times as a baby girl’s name. Mariah became a popular girl’s name in the state of New Mexico in the year 1996. It ranked #3 with 147 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1996 in the state of California with 698 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Mexico for 27 years from 1991 to 2017 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Mariah” was recorded 112,433 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Mariah, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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