Popular Spanish Girl Names

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6. Mariah

The popular Spanish name Mariah is actually of Hebrew origin and has the meaning of “teacher.” The name is derived from a hill on which Isaac was offered up as a sacrifice by his father, Abraham. Other possible meanings include: “the lord is my teacher,” or “Star of the sea,” or “beloved.”

Mariah is currently at number 288 in the United States and there are currently approximately 600 babies per million being given the name. It used to be rare in the United States until 1989 where the name saw a surge in popularity thanks to the success of the singer Mariah Carey.

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