Neriah
Neriah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Light of Yahweh or lamp of the Lord.
Origin and history
Neriah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light of Yahweh' or 'lamp of the Lord'. Traditionally a masculine name in the Old Testament, it has seen increasing use as a feminine given name in the United States in recent years. Its usage in the U.S. has surged significantly since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
3,651 babies in the United States have been named Neriah since 1880. It ranks #2921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #975.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.5 %)
- FL (13.6 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,733 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,464 |
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Neriah is mentioned as the father of Baruch, who faithfully recorded Jeremiah's prophecies.
- More than one-third of all female U.S. birth registrations for Neriah since 1880 have occurred since 2020.