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Moriyah

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Pronounced moh-RY-ah /moʊˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Moriah — from Hebrew, variously 'the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen/seen by Yahweh' (Mount Moriah of the Bible)Low

In 30 seconds: The Lord is my teacher: Moriyah spells Moriah. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'moh-RY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Moriah — from Hebrew, variously 'the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen/seen by Yahweh' (Mount Moriah of the Bible)
U.S. rank (2025)#7037 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 378

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319992025

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

Moriyah is a spelling of Moriah — from Hebrew, variously 'the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen/seen by Yahweh' (Mount Moriah of the Bible; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'moh-RY-ah'; nickname Mori).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Moriah. Rare in this form, the-Lord-is-my-teacher at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Moriah is variously 'the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen/seen by Yahweh' in Hebrew (Mount Moriah of the Bible) — Moriyah is a spelling, lyrical and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'moh-RY-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Moriah — routes layered

Variations

MoriahMoriaMariah

Nicknames

Mori

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If you like Moriyah…

Moriah— the standard spelling
Mariah— a sound-neighbor -iah girls' name
Zariah— a fellow -iah girls' name
Azariah— another -iah biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moriyah mean?

Moriyah spells Moriah — Hebrew, variously 'the Lord is my teacher' and 'chosen by Yahweh' (Mount Moriah); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Moriyah?

It's said moh-RY-ah /moʊˈraɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moriyah a boy or girl name?

Moriyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Moriyah?

Moriyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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