Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea
Marriah is a rare phonetic spelling variant of Mariah, which itself is a Latinized form of Mary. While the exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. The double 'r' spelling is a modern American innovation that emphasizes the pronunciation.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marriah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
