Bitter, beloved, or drop of the sea
Mariyah is a variant of the Arabic name Mariya, which shares roots with the Hebrew name Miriam. It is often associated with Maryam, the mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition, and historically refers to Mariyah al-Qibtiyya, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries connotations of purity and grace.
Less common today
Mariyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #671 in 2011.
Coptic Egyptian wife of the Prophet Muhammad
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
