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Neriya

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Pronounced neh-REE-yuh /nɛˈri.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Neriya (Neriah), 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name borne by the father of Baruch in the book of Jeremiah, now used for girls too.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of light: Neriya means 'lamp of the Lord' in Hebrew, a name from Jeremiah (said 'neh-REE-yuh'). Bright and rooted.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Neriya (Neriah), 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name borne by the father of Baruch in the book of Jeremiah, now used for girls too.

U.S. rank (2024)#10820 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Neriya (Neriah) comes from the Hebrew for 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord.' A biblical name — borne by the father of Baruch in the book of Jeremiah — it is now used for girls as well. Bright and rooted (said 'neh-REE-yuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., most often in Jewish families. Rare, bright, and rooted.

Did you know? Neriya (Neriah) is Hebrew for 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name from the book of Jeremiah, now given to girls too (said 'neh-REE-yuh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Neriya — Hebrew 'lamp/light of the Lord'; biblical (Jeremiah)

Variations

NeriahNeryaNeria

Nicknames

NeriRiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neriya mean?

Neriya is Hebrew for 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord,' a biblical name from the book of Jeremiah.

How do you pronounce Neriya?

It's said neh-REE-yuh /nɛˈri.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Neriya a boy or girl name?

Neriya is used here as a girl's name; the biblical bearer was male.

How popular is Neriya?

Neriya is a rare name for girls in the U.S.