girl's name
Maariyah
mah-REE-yah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 912
Maariyah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1999, when 58 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 37,639 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maariyah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 360 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 86 |
How Popular Is Maariyah?
In 2025, Maariyah was given to 14 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Maariyah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maariyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maariyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maariyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maariyah
- Arabic mah-REE-yah
Sibling Names for Maariyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maariyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maariyah
How popular is the name Maariyah?
In 2025, Maariyah was given to 14 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Maariyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Maariyah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maariyah?
Maariyah has 3 syllables.
When was Maariyah most popular?
Maariyah peaked in 1999, when 58 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Maariyah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maariyah currently ranks #2,086 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.