Syriah
A girl's name of American origin with 752 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Syriah tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 752 recorded births and a peak of 52 in 2009, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The strong, devotional ending gives Syriah a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Syriah ranks #4443 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Syriah is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of Syria — the ancient country of the Levant — with a softer, more feminine -ah ending. The name has a lyrical, exotic quality that appeals to parents drawn to place-inspired names.
Syriah sounds beautifully balanced, with its three flowing syllables giving it an elegant, poetic rhythm.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Syriah is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1997–2024). Its American roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Syriah is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4443), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syriah climbed 361 spots in the last 20 years — from #4804 to #4443.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 125 | #5501 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 332 | #4477 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 281 | #5079 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #12385 | — |
The Story of Syriah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Syriah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Syriah are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Syriah?
Only about 1 in every 112,500 babies born in 2024 was named Syriah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 332 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Syriah by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Syriah per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | #4443 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5928 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6683 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6385 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4066 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5021 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4760 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4564 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4620 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4577 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3706 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3510 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3984 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4794 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5229 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3244 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3772 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4463 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3985 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4691 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024