Neriah
Meaninglight of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #760
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #760 in 2025
356 babies were named Neriah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 833 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
US births per million boys, 2009–2025
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 Neriah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,515 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neriah, 356 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neriah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeriah first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearNeriah is at its all-time high right now: #760 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNeriah is 25× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,515.
- TrendNeriah has climbed 833 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #760. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNeriah is most popular in Virginia, where it ranks #413, followed by Connecticut (#459) and Maryland (#459). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Neriah means “light of God”.
About the name Neriah
Neriah is a girl name of Celtic Gaelic origin meaning “light of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Neriah for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #760 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #760, with 356 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.8 | 128,755 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,850 girls |
| 2010s | 98 | 10,153 girls |
| 2020s | 151 | 6,636 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 198,675 boys |
Other spellings of Neriah
More Celtic Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Genevieve · possibly woman of the people
- Girl name: Brianna · possibly noble, strong
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Cecelia · blind
- Girl name: Makenna · son of Kenneth
- Girl name: Katie · pure
Questions about the name Neriah
What does the name Neriah mean?
Neriah means “light of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Neriah?
Neriah has Celtic Gaelic roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Hazel, Genevieve, Brianna.
Is Neriah a boy or girl name?
Neriah is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Neriah?
Neriah ranked #760 for US girls in 2025, given to 356 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#760).