How old is someone named Mariyah?
The average Mariyah is 15 years old.
Half of all living Mariyahs are between 10 and 19.
When was Mariyah popular?
Mariyah rose fast and peaked in 2009, then faded almost as fast. 73% of all Mariyahs were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 452 | 450 |
| 2000s | 2,269 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 3,103 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 731 | 730 |
How many Mariyahs are still alive?
About 6,500 Mariyahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Mariyah since 1990.
Nearly every Mariyah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Mariyah?
More than half of living Mariyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 57%
- Gen Alpha 40%
Is Mariyah an old name?
No. Mariyah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Mariyah will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Mariyah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Mariyahs are women.
Names the same age as Mariyah
NAME TWIN
Mariyah's name twin is Brayden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brayden's age curve is the closest match to Mariyah's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Maria (45)
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Questions about the name Mariyah
How old is the average Mariyah?
The average Mariyah in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mariyah?
About 6,500 Mariyahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Mariyah most popular?
In 2009, when about 430 baby girls were named Mariyah.
Is Mariyah a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 57% of living Mariyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this