Nariah
How to say it: nuh-RY-uh · /nəˈraɪə/
Modern American coinage inspired by Mariah and Naria - often linked to Hebrew 'lamp of God'.
Nariah was the 486th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #306 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #486 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,382 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #306 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost entirely in recent decades, Nariah reached a high in the 2010s and holds close to it. More growth is anticipated in the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a gentle tone and a biblical touch. Nari offers a sweet short form in matching style.
Nicknames
- Nari
- Riah
- Nia
Honouring a Nariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nariah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
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