Lariah
2025 SSA
About Lariah
Lariah is a feminine name with modern origins, possibly created as a creative variation of names like Lariah, Aria, or Mariah. It may also draw inspiration from the Arabic name Lariah, which means "soft-hearted" or "gentle." The name has a melodic quality with its flowing 'r' sound and ending 'ah' sound, giving it a musical, rhythmic feeling. Lariah has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents increasingly seek unique yet melodious names for their daughters. Though still relatively uncommon, the name has contemporary appeal while maintaining an elegant, feminine quality. Its rarity makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or remember.
Pronounced LAIR-ee-uh.
As of October 2026, Lariah ranked #5169 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1998 for girls in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,028 | 56 | 31.3 |
| 2015 | #2,986 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2016 | #3,357 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #2,760 | 62 | 35.9 |
| 2018 | #2,988 | 55 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | #4,721 | 29 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #3,754 | 39 | 24.1 |
| 2021 | #4,370 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | #4,075 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | #4,695 | 29 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #4,710 | 29 | 17.9 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |