Mariah

Mariah
Language(s) English
Origin
Language(s) English
Word/name Maria
Other names
Variant form(s) Maryia, Marie, Mary and Marayha
See also Miriam

Mariah is an English given name, a variant on the names Maria and Mary. Mariah (although differing from "Maria" by only one letter) is properly pronounced /məˈraɪə/, reflecting the older English pronunciation of Maria. [1] The meaning and origin of Mariah is unknown as the meaning for Mary is obscured, but popular theories suggest "wished for child" and "rebelliousness." [2] The name was further popularized in the 1990s by the singer Mariah Carey. The name Mariah appeared as early as 1550 in Great Britain.

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