Zaryah
2025 SSA
About Zaryah
Zaryah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Zariah or Zaria, which have Hebrew roots meaning "princess" or "dawn." Alternatively, it could be connected to the Russian word "zarya" meaning "sunrise" or "dawn." The name has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique spellings and melodic-sounding names ending in "-ah." With its celestial connotations and royal undertones, Zaryah appeals to parents seeking a contemporary name with beautiful meaning. The name suggests new beginnings, light, and beauty across its potential etymologies.
Pronounced ZAR-yah.
As of October 2026, Zaryah ranked #3515 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2761 for girls in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,843 | 40 | 22.4 |
| 2015 | #3,762 | 41 | 23 |
| 2016 | #2,900 | 59 | 33.3 |
| 2017 | #3,624 | 43 | 24.9 |
| 2018 | #3,240 | 50 | 29.4 |
| 2019 | #2,999 | 55 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | #4,073 | 35 | 21.7 |
| 2021 | #2,925 | 58 | 35.3 |
| 2022 | #3,534 | 45 | 27.4 |
| 2023 | #4,266 | 34 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | #4,102 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 2025 | #3,515 | 44 | 27.4 |