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