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Neriah

♂ Boy

Pronounced neh-RY-ah /nɛˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Neriyah, 'lamp/light of the Lord' (ner, 'lamp; light', + Yah, 'the Lord')Low

In 30 seconds: Lamp of the Lord; light of God: Neriah is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'neh-RY-ah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Neriyah, 'lamp/light of the Lord' (ner, 'lamp; light', + Yah, 'the Lord')
U.S. rank (2025)#7072 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

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

Neriah comes from Hebrew Neriyah, 'lamp/light of the Lord' (ner, 'lamp; light', + Yah, 'the Lord'; the father of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe). A lyrical, devout name, used here for a boy (said 'neh-RY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Jewish families. Rare, lamp-of-the-Lord at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Neriah means 'lamp/light of the Lord' in Hebrew (ner, 'lamp', + Yah, 'the Lord') — the father of Baruch in the Bible — lyrical and devout (said 'neh-RY-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Neriah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NeriyaNeryaNeriyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neriah mean?

Neriah is Hebrew for 'lamp/light of the Lord' (ner, 'lamp', + Yah, 'the Lord').

How do you pronounce Neriah?

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

Is Neriah a boy or girl name?

Neriah is used here as a boy's name; it is also used for girls.

How popular is Neriah?

Neriah is a rare name in the U.S.

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