Zeriyah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 96 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Zeriyah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 96 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Zeriyah a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Zeriyah ranks #9510 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zeriyah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Zeriah or Zariah, from the Hebrew Zariah meaning 'God has helped' or related to the Hebrew zara (to scatter, to shine). The -iyah ending adds the devotional suffix meaning 'God,' making the full name carry a double invocation of divine help and presence.
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In the American context, Zeriyah is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2007–2024). Its Hebrew 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, Zeriyah is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #9510), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zeriyah has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25 | #12767 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 60 | #15209 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | #19013 | — |
The Story of Zeriyah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Zeriyah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zeriyah are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Zeriyah?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Zeriyah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 60 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Zeriyah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9510 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17720 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11071 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11339 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9929 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9473 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19202 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19242 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19496 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19554 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13434 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17478 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20547 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024