Zariah
How to say it: zuh-RY-uh · /zəˈraɪə/
Variant of Zaria, possibly based on Zahra (Arabic 'blooming flower, splendour') or the Nigerian city of Zaria, or of Sariah (Mormon name possibly from Seraiah); the 'princess/radiance' and '-iah suffix' claims are not supported. source 1source 2
Zariah was the 232nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 689 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #225 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #232 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 689 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,157 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #225 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Zariah has climbed to its best showing in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it appears poised to keep rising.
What goes with it
Gentle and airy with soft sounds and breathy texture, spoken as zuh RY uh. Aliyah pairs easily alongside.
Nicknames
- Zara
- Zia
- Riah
Honouring a Zariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zariah is about 1 in 90.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Hebrew.
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