Home › Baby Names Directory › Mariha
Mariha
How to Pronounce Mariha
Pronounced muh-RYE-uh /məˈraɪə/Medium
Meaning: Mariha is a spelling variant of Mariah, a form of Maria and ultimately of the Hebrew Miriam, the biblical name whose meaning has been read as 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'wished-for child'. The -iha spelling is unusual but points to the familiar Mariah sound. The meaning is that of the deep-rooted Miriam and Mary family.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Mariha is best read as a spelling variant of Mariah, itself a form of Maria and of the biblical Miriam. Its unusual -iha ending still points to the familiar Mariah sound. The name belongs to the deep Mary and Miriam family, and its timing tracks the early-nineties rise of the singer Mariah Carey.
It stayed rare in this spelling, a couple dozen girls a year at its high around 1991, while Mariah itself became widely popular. A Mariha from then is in her thirties now, her name an unusual take on a name with ancient roots.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Mariha…
Explore names like Mariha
Frequently Asked
What does the name Mariha mean?
It is a spelling variant of Mariah, a form of Maria and Miriam, of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Mariha?
It's said muh-RYE-uh /məˈraɪə/.
Is Mariha a boy or girl name?
Mariha is used as a girl's name.
Is Mariha a popular name?
No, this spelling was always rare, though the parent name Mariah became widely popular.