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The baby name Mairiah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-RAY-ə (approx. IPA: /məˈreɪə/).

Mairiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: mə-RAY-ə (approx. IPA: /məˈreɪə/)

What is the meaning of the name Mairiah ?

The baby name Mairiah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mə-RAY-ə (approx. IPA: /məˈreɪə/).

Mairiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Mairiah is a modern English respelling of Mariah, itself a form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miryam (Miriam). Its meaning is debated: proposals include "beloved," "wished-for child," "rebellion," or associations with "sea," which in Christian tradition yielded the poetic epithet "star of the sea." Pronounced muh-RYE-uh, the inserted ai preserves the long i sound while giving the name a distinctive, contemporary look.

As a creative variant, Mairiah has surfaced in English-speaking countries since the late twentieth century, paralleling the rise of Mariah in popular culture while keeping the name’s ancient roots. Close variants and cognates include Mariah, Maria/María/Mária, Mary, Marie, Marya, Mariya, Marija, Máire (Irish), Mairi (Scottish Gaelic), Moira, and diminutives like Mia or Marita. Other modern spellings include Mariyah or Maryah; Mairiah remains uncommon, lending individuality without departing far from a familiar, melodic classic.

Mairiah is a genuine rarity. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.

Mairiah has the following similar or variant Names

Mairiah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
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People also ask about Mairiah

Mairiah is predominantly a girl's name.
Mairiah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced mə-RAY-ə (approx. IPA: /məˈreɪə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mariah, Mairah, Maria, Marie, Mary and Mariam.
Across languages, Mairiah has these equivalents: Maria (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Marie (French), Mary (English), Maryam/Mariam (Arabic/Hebrew), Miriam (Hebrew), and 2 more.
Mairiah is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Israel. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Israel and its diaspora communities.
Yes. No national registry we track comes anywhere near listing Mairiah, so it is rare by any measure.