Mariyah
Every Mariyah since 1990 — 6,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariyah
Mariyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,399 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 6,555 American babies have been named Mariyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 431 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mariyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,399 |
| 2024 | 96 | #2,037 |
| 2023 | 113 | #1,798 |
| 2022 | 132 | #1,609 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,457 |
| 2020 | 167 | #1,326 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1,238 |
| 2018 | 224 | #1,104 |
| 2017 | 247 | #1,043 |
| 2016 | 298 | #923 |
| 2015 | 276 | #979 |
| 2014 | 302 | #902 |
| 2013 | 348 | #782 |
| 2012 | 417 | #675 |
| 2011 | 423 | #671 |
| 2010 | 378 | #738 |
| 2009 | 431 | #677 |
| 2008 | 395 | #750 |
| 2007 | 298 | #913 |
| 2006 | 298 | #894 |
| 2005 | 236 | #1,029 |
| 2004 | 150 | #1,391 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,406 |
| 2002 | 128 | #1,489 |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,760 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,916 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,302 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariyah in 2025?
Mariyah ranked #2,399 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariyah?
6,555 babies have been named Mariyah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariyah most popular?
Mariyah peaked in 2009, when 431 newborns received the name.
Is Mariyah a boy or girl name?
Mariyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariyah rising or falling?
Mariyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.