Nariah
Nariah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has answered, or modern variant of Mariah/Naria.
Origin and history
Nariah is a modern American name created in recent decades, likely influenced by traditional Hebrew names like Mariah or Nehemiah. It features the popular '-iah' suffix, which traditionally references God in Biblical names. In the United States, it has seen steady usage as a contemporary feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,521 babies in the United States have been named Nariah since 1880. It ranks #2985 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1419.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.8 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,489 |
| 2020-2029 | 696 |
Nicknames
Nari, Riah, Naye
Fun facts
- Nariah emerged in U.S. baby name records in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards names ending in '-iah'.
- The name blends elements from classical names like Mariah and Aria, giving it a familiar yet distinct sound.