Mariyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Mariyah means 'bitter' or 'to be bitter'.
Meaning of the Name Mariyah
Mariyah is an Arabic name meaning 'bitter' or 'to be bitter'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'mar' meaning 'bitter' and 'yah' which is a suffix used in Arabic female names. In Islamic tradition, Mariyah was the name of a female companion of Prophet Muhammad. The name Mariyah has a strong and confident meaning, and is often chosen for its beautiful sound and cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Mariyah
The popularity for the name Mariyah peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 430 births, which ranked number 1,277 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Mariyah had the most female births in 2009 with 430, which ranked number 677 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Mariyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 416 births to 130 births, a decline of -68.75%. Among females, Mariyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 416 births to 130 births, a decline of -68.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mariyah
- 20 Year Trend of Mariyah: 1.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Mariyah: -68.75%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mariyah: -68.75%
Popularity of Mariyah by State
Among females, Mariyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 65 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 12 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mariyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 405 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 816 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mariyah
- Total Births of Mariyah: 116 (-10.98%)
- Female Births of Mariyah: 116 (-10.98%)
Given the downward trend of Mariyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 116 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mariyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 116 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.98%.