The name Neriah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "light of Jehovah".

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Neriah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah as the father of Baruch and Seraiah ben Neriah.  According to the Talmud, Neriah and his sons are all prophets.  The name is traditionally associated with Hanukkah, the festival of lights.

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The name Neriah peaked for boys at #7072 in 2025. Neriah is also used for girls, ranking #762 in 2025.

The name Neriah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "light of Jehovah".

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A version of a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the festival of lights. It can also be spelled Neriya(h), but this spelling made it into the Top 1000 in 2013. Neriah was among the fastest-rising names of 2022, possibly in part due to up-and-coming musical artist NERIAH.

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The name Neriah is currently ranked #762 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #762 in 2025. The name is most popular in Maryland, Maryland, and Virginia. Neriah is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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