Girls name · California
Mariah in California
Mariah was the 435th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 77 babies named Mariah that year. Since 1970, California families have named 14,715 babies Mariah.
Popularity over time
Mariah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10 | 1297th |
| 1978 | 45 | 525th |
| 1986 | 32 | 775th |
| 1994 | 609 | 86th |
| 2001 | 503 | 94th |
| 2009 | 465 | 93rd |
| 2017 | 168 | 225th |
| 2025 | 77 | 435th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1297th in 1970 to 435th in 2025.
The most babies named Mariah in California in a single year was 698, in 1996. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Mariah reached its best rank of 3rd in New Mexico (1996). See Mariah in every state →
How popular is Mariah in California?
Mariah was the 435th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 77 babies named Mariah that year. Since 1970, California families have named 14,715 babies Mariah.
How many babies are named Mariah in California?
In 2025, 77 babies were named Mariah in California. The most babies named Mariah in California in a single year was 698, in 1996.
What is the rank of Mariah in California?
Mariah ranked 435th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2005.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.