Neriah
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Neriah
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.
Neriah for girls#762 US
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.
Pronounced nuh-RY-uh.
As of October 2026, Neriah ranked #7072 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| 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 |
World rankings
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