Star of the sea, bitter, or beloved
Mariha is a rare variant of Maria or Mary, likely influenced by Arabic or Hebrew roots. It carries the traditional meanings associated with the name Mary, including 'bitterness' or 'beloved,' while sometimes being interpreted in Arabic contexts as 'joyful' or 'cheerful.'
Less common today
Mariha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,040 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
