Moriah
Moriah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Seen by God or God is my teacher.
Origin and history
Moriah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin traditionally associated with Mount Moriah in the Hebrew Bible. It has enjoyed steady, moderate usage for girls in the United States since the late 20th century. Parents often choose it for its melodic sound and deep spiritual significance.
Popularity in the United States
13,399 babies in the United States have been named Moriah since 1880. It ranks #1378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 471 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,147 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,615 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,190 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,750 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,218 |
Famous people named Moriah
- Moriah Peters: Singer, Songwriter
- Moriah Jefferson: Basketball player, Athlete
Nicknames
Mo, Riah
Fun facts
- Mount Moriah is named in the Book of Genesis and 2 Chronicles as a sacred mountain location in Jerusalem.
- While phonetically identical to Mariah in many regions, Moriah retains the traditional biblical spelling closer to the original Hebrew text.