Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Mariha

Name: Popularity of the name Mariha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mariha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,416

Peak Rank

#3,936 (1991)

Total Babies

339

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2015

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#3936

Peak Rank

339

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mariha

Mariha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 26 Marihas were born — ranking #3,936 that year. As of 2026, Mariha ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 339 Marihas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mariha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mariha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mariha

What does the name Mariha mean?

Mariha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mariha in 2026?

In 2026, Mariha ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mariha most popular?

Mariha reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #3,936 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mariha most popular?

Mariha has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mariha.

Is Mariha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mariha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mariha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mariha include Jessilyn, Keishla, Lynzi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mariha

Mariha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 339 births in the dataset. Mariha's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #3,936. Use the chart and map above to compare Mariha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.