Nariah
2025 SSA
About Nariah
Nariah is a contemporary feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a modern variation or blend of names like Mariah, Norah, or Aria, potentially influenced by biblical names ending with the '-iah' suffix, which means 'of God' in Hebrew. While not having deep historical roots, Nariah has a melodic quality and contemporary appeal that resonates with parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name conveys a sense of grace and uniqueness, following naming trends that favor vowel-rich names with flowing sounds. Nariah has steadily increased in usage but remains uncommon enough to be considered a distinctive choice.
Pronounced nuh-RY-uh.
As of October 2026, Nariah ranked #1607 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1145 in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,517 | 145 | 81.2 |
| 2015 | #1,492 | 154 | 86.3 |
| 2016 | #1,503 | 152 | 85.8 |
| 2017 | #1,522 | 146 | 84.6 |
| 2018 | #1,783 | 115 | 67.6 |
| 2019 | #1,796 | 114 | 67.9 |
| 2020 | #2,210 | 82 | 50.7 |
| 2021 | #1,618 | 130 | 79.2 |
| 2022 | #1,789 | 115 | 70.1 |
| 2023 | #1,842 | 109 | 67.9 |
| 2024 | #1,626 | 127 | 78.4 |
| 2025 | #1,607 | 130 | 80.9 |
World rankings
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