MARIAH  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin variation of MARY; also related to the Hebrew MORIAH
Meaning: "the Lord is my teacher"

Popularity in 2008: #78

Thanks to Mariah Carey, everyone now knows this name -- and is aware that it's pronounced with a long i. Reached a peak in the mid-1990s, but still a popular choice.

Mariah is being discussed in our message boards:

• WDYT of these names?Combo help please.
• Help needed with names please!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Your FAVORITE names
• Elimination -- Girl-Girl Twins

Read Nameberry blog posts about Mariah:

• THE MARY MONTH OF MAY
• OH, SUSANNAH!
• Celebrity Baby Names Insider: VIGGO MORIAH
• IS FELIX THE NEW OSCAR?