Mariah
Mariah is an English given name, a variant on the names Maria and Mary. Mariah is usually pronounced "mə-RIE-ə", which reflects the older English pronunciation of Maria. The meaning and origin of Mariah is unknown as the meaning for Mary is obscured, but popular theories suggest "wished for child" and "rebelliousness." The name was further popularized in the 1990s by the singer Mariah Carey. The name Mariah appeared as early as 1550 in Great Britain.