Syriah

Syriah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of Syria (the country name) and names ending with the popular 'iah' sound, such as Mariah or Aliyah. The name may also be viewed as a creative spelling of Siriah or an elaboration of Syra. As a contemporary creation, Syriah has a melodic quality with exotic undertones. While not historically established, it fits well with current naming trends favoring unique names with international flair and musical sounds. The name's similarity to Syria gives it geographic associations with the ancient civilization, though parents might choose it primarily for its pleasing sound pattern rather than cultural connections. Syriah remains uncommon but offers the appealing combination of familiarity in sound with distinctiveness in spelling.

Pronounced SEER-ee-uh.

As of October 2026, Syriah ranked #5541 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3244 for girls in 2009.