Ariah
- US rank
- #636
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #310 in 2016
457 babies were named Ariah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 236 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ariah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,517 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ariah, 457 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ariah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAriah first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #310.
- Then vs nowAriah is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 21,882 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,517.
- TrendAriah has slipped 236 places over the last five years and now sits at #636. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAriah is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #111, followed by Oregon (#353) and Connecticut (#393). It's in the top 1,000 in 26 states.
About the name Ariah
Ariah is a girl name of Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Ariah for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #310 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #636, with 457 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | 51,458 girls |
| 2000s | 81 | 12,293 girls |
| 2010s | 350 | 2,855 girls |
| 2020s | 386 | 2,590 girls |
Other spellings of Ariah
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Ariah
What is the origin of the name Ariah?
Ariah has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Ariah a boy or girl name?
Ariah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ariah?
Ariah ranked #636 for US girls in 2025, given to 457 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#310).