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Jeriah

♂ Boy

Pronounced jeh-RY-ah /dʒɛˈraɪ.ə/Low

Meaning: God has seen, the Lord seesLow

In 30 seconds: Jeriah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning God has seen or the Lord sees. A rare and distinctive Old Testament name appearing in 1 Chronicles as a Levitical ancestor, it carries the deeply comforting meaning of divine watchfulness.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningGod has seen, the Lord sees
U.S. rank (2024)#1330 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births144 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,959

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219772024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jeriah is a Hebrew name from the Old Testament, from the root ra'ah (to see) meaning God has seen. It appears in 1 Chronicles 23:19 as a Levite.

Jeriah is used in Christian communities who appreciate rare Old Testament names. Its three syllables have a lyrical quality.

Did you know? The Hebrew concept that God sees (El Roi) appears throughout scripture and carries profound comfort — the idea that every person is seen and known by God. Jeriah embodies this concept beautifully in three syllables.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Jeriah

Variations

JeriyaJariah

Nicknames

Jeri

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeriah (biblical)
    Levite chief of the Hebronites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 24:23

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Frequently Asked

What does Jeriah mean?

Jeriah means God has seen from Hebrew ra'ah (to see).

Who was Jeriah in the Bible?

Jeriah was a Levite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:19 as a descendant of Hebron.

How do you pronounce Jeriah?

Jeriah is pronounced jeh-RY-ah with three syllables.

What names are similar to Jeriah?

Similar names include Jedidiah, Neriah, and Jeremiah.

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