Zariyah
How to say it: zuh-RYE-uh · /zəˈraɪə/
Modern elaboration of Zaria/Zariah; likely derived from Arabic Zahrah meaning 'flower' or 'radiance'.
Zariyah was the 232nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 448 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 | 448 |
| 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, Zariyah has risen fast to a high in the 2020s. It is at its peak at present, with more rise anticipated.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a gentle breathiness throughout. Aaliyah and Saniyah echo its rhythm nicely.
Nicknames
- Zari
- Ria
- Riyah
- Zar
Honouring a Zariyah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zariyah is about 1 in 90.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
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