Zariah
Zariah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Radiance, blooming flower, or God has helped.
Origin and history
Zariah is a feminine given name with roots linked to Arabic, where it relates to bloom or flower, and Hebrew influences similar to Azariah. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s as a modern melodic choice. Today, it remains a steadily rising favorite among parents looking for a contemporary name with classical resonance.
Popularity in the United States
14,164 babies in the United States have been named Zariah since 1880. It ranks #1323 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #449.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.5 %)
- CA (9 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- GA (6 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
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 | 391 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,217 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,483 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,073 |
Nicknames
Zari, Zar
Fun facts
- Zariah first entered the top 1000 baby names in the United States in the late 1990s and has seen steady usage since.
- Its popularity aligns with a broader trend in the US favoring female names ending in the 'riah' sound, such as Mariah and Amariah.