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Neriyah

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Pronounced neh-REE-yah /nɛˈri.jɑ/High

Meaning: Lamp of the Lord, light of Yahweh; from Hebrew Neriah, the father of the prophet Jeremiah's scribe BaruchHigh

In 30 seconds: A lamp lit in scripture: Neriyah means 'lamp of the Lord', borne in the Bible by the father of Jeremiah's faithful scribe. Today its glow falls mostly on daughters.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningLamp of the Lord, light of Yahweh; from Hebrew Neriah, the father of the prophet Jeremiah's scribe Baruch

U.S. rank (2025)#4433 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 343

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

Neriyah transliterates Hebrew Neriah — 'lamp of Yahweh' or 'light of the Lord' — the name of Baruch's father in the Book of Jeremiah. Though biblically masculine, its -iyah ending matched the sound of modern American girls' names so neatly that twenty-first-century use has flowed mainly to daughters.

The name appears modestly in recent U.S. records across Jewish, Christian, and Black American families, alongside spellings Neriah and Nariyah. It remains rare — a deep-cut biblical choice that sounds brand new.

Did you know? Archaeologists have found clay seal impressions reading 'Berekhyahu son of Neriyahu the scribe' — possibly the actual seal of the biblical Baruch, son of this name's first bearer.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Neriah — etymology

Variations

NeriahNeriaNariyah

Nicknames

Neri

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Zariah— a fellow -riah/-riyah name of the modern wave

Azariah— the biblical 'God has helped' with the same ending

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Nehemiah— a brother biblical name from the same era of revival

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neriyah mean?

Neriyah comes from Hebrew Neriah and means 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Neriyah?

It's said neh-REE-yah /nɛˈri.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Neriyah a boy or girl name?

The biblical Neriah was a man, but modern American use of Neriyah is mainly for girls.

How popular is Neriyah?

Neriyah is a rare name in the U.S.