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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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.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#936	289	161.8
2015	#948	287	160.8
2016	#1,290	187	105.5
2017	#2,083	94	54.4
2018	#2,128	90	52.9
2019	#1,886	107	63.8
2020	#1,600	131	81
2021	#1,689	123	75
2022	#995	264	161
2023	#991	258	160.8
2024	#830	327	201.8
2025	#762	356	221.5

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