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Mariah

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Mariah was most popular in 1996, when 5,454 American babies were given the name — ranking #132 that year. In 2025 it ranked #914, with 693 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 115,279 people named Mariah.

Most popular in1996
Rank that year#132
Births that year5,454
Total since 1880115,279

Mariah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Mariah’s peak in 1996. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org