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Moriah

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Pronounced muh-RY-uh /məˈraɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Seen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountain where Abraham was told to sacrifice IsaacMedium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'seen by God' or 'God is my teacher,' from the sacred Mount Moriah — where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and where the Jerusalem Temple was later built. A profound biblical name with tremendous spiritual weight.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningSeen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountain where Abraham was told to sacrifice Isaac
U.S. rank (2025)#1093 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births221 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219682025

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

Moriah (Hebrew Moriyyah) is the name of the sacred mountain where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:2), and where King David purchased the threshing floor on which Solomon later built the Jerusalem Temple (2 Chronicles 3:1). The etymology is disputed — possible roots include 'seen by God' or 'God is my teacher.'

Moriah has been used in the U.S. from the 19th century onward. It ranked #1212 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Mount Moriah, mentioned in Genesis 22, is identified with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem — making it arguably the most spiritually significant piece of real estate on Earth, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam simultaneously.
Overall data confidence 84%
Behind the Name — Moriah — Hebrew etymology and biblical geographyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MoriaMoriya

Nicknames

MoriRia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Moriah Smallbone (1992-)
    American Christian pop singer formerly performing as Moriah Peters

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moriah mean?

Moriah means 'seen by God' or 'God is my teacher,' from Hebrew Moriyyah. It is the name of the sacred mountain where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and where the Jerusalem Temple was built.

How do you pronounce Moriah?

It's said muh-RY-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moriah a boy or girl name?

Moriah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Moriah?

Moriah ranked #1212 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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