Moriah
- US rank
- #1,092
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #477 in 1992
221 babies were named Moriah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 104 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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 Moriah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Moriah, 221 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Moriah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMoriah first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1992, when it reached #477.
- TrendMoriah has climbed 104 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,092. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMoriah is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #570, followed by Alabama (#574) and Kansas (#578). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
About the name Moriah
Moriah is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Moriah for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 57 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #477 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,092, with 221 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.5 | 408,163 girls |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,383 girls |
| 1980s | 66 | 15,101 girls |
| 1990s | 257 | 3,889 girls |
| 2000s | 173 | 5,791 girls |
| 2010s | 157 | 6,378 girls |
| 2020s | 125 | 7,981 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
Other spellings of Moriah
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Moriah
What is the origin of the name Moriah?
Moriah has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Moriah a boy or girl name?
Moriah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Moriah?
Moriah ranked #1,092 for US girls in 2025, given to 221 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#477).