Zariah

Zariah - A very unique female name

Zariah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3269. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zariah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zariah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zariah. The baby girl name Zariah was given to 650 baby girls in 2025, ranking #453 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,005 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zariah peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 407.

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Zariah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zariah is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #142 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,034.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zariah is where you live.

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Zariah origin and meaning

Modern invented (American), inspired by Azariah and Zara

None established — a modern creation; links to Hebrew Azariah ('God has helped') are inspiration, not a proven derivation

Zariah appeared in 1996, apparently shaped from the biblical Azariah and the fashionable Z- and -iah sounds of its era. Because its construction is inferred rather than documented, no ancient meaning can honestly be claimed for it. It has held roughly steady, edging up to #453 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Zariah is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Zariah, pop culture references for the name Zariah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zariah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zariah, sorted by popularity.

Zara / Zuri / Zaria / Zahra / Zariyah / Zora / Zaira / Zahara / Zarah / Zhuri /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zariah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zariah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zariah?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

zuh-RY-uh · /zəˈraɪə/
Families vary between zuh-RY-uh and ZAR-ee-uh; the name is new enough that no single reading has settled.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zaria — Shorter form without the final h.
• Zariyah — Spelling with a y.

Nicknames: Zari

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Zariah is picked for its bright Z opening and melodic, biblical-adjacent sound without being a biblical name itself. It feels modern and distinctive while staying easy to say once heard.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation varies between families, so expect both zuh-RY-uh and ZAR-ee-uh.
• It is easily confused with Zaria, Zara and Azariah.