Beloved or drop of the sea
A modern phonetic spelling of the name Mariah, which is a Latin form of Mary. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, carrying connotations of the sea or a long-awaited child.
Less common today
Meriyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #15,048 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
