Mariah

Mariah is an English given name that arose as an elaborated spelling variant of Maria, itself the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Miriam, whose original meaning is debated but often interpreted as meaning beloved, drop of the sea, or bitterness. The spelling with an h at the end was likely influenced by the older English form Mariah that appeared in 18th- and 19th-century literature and records, giving the name a distinctive, slightly archaic feel. It gained widespread modern recognition largely through American singer Mariah Carey. Related forms include Maria, Mary, Miriam, and Marie.