Moriah
How to say it: muh-RY-uh · /məˈraɪə/
From Hebrew Moriyya, the biblical mountain where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac; meaning uncertain, possibly 'seen by God'.
Moriah was the 947th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 221 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #925 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #947 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 221 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,001 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #925 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving mainly in recent decades, Moriah peaked in the 1990s. Well below that mark now, it is expected to turn upward.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft, said muh RY uh, Moriah has a calm lilt. Selah and Hadassah align with it.
Nicknames
- Mori
- Ria
Honouring a Moriah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Moriah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Moriah
- Moriah Jefferson (born 1994)American basketball player
- Moriah van Norman (born 1984)American water polo player
- Moriah Peters (born 1992)Musician
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