Girls name · California
Mariah in California
In 2025, 77 babies born in California were named Mariah, making it the #435 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1970, add up to 14,715.
Popularity over time
Mariah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10 | #1297 |
| 1978 | 45 | #525 |
| 1986 | 32 | #775 |
| 1994 | 609 | #86 |
| 2001 | 503 | #94 |
| 2009 | 465 | #93 |
| 2017 | 168 | #225 |
| 2025 | 77 | #435 |
Mariah had its most births in California in 1996, when 698 babies were given the name. Mariah's highest rank in California was #63, set in 2005.
Rank swung between #63 (2005) and #1409 (1972) in California, from #1297 in 1970 to #435 in 2025.
Nationally, Mariah's strongest state was New Mexico, where it hit #3 in 1996. See Mariah in every state →
How popular is Mariah in California?
In 2025, 77 babies born in California were named Mariah, making it the #435 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1970, add up to 14,715.
How many babies are named Mariah in California?
California recorded 77 births of babies named Mariah in 2025.
What is the rank of Mariah in California?
Mariah ranked #435 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.