Oriah

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Pronounced or-EE-ah /ɔrˈi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Or, 'light', plus -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: My light: Oriah is Hebrew for 'my light; the light of God'. Soft, luminous, and warm (said 'or-EE-ah').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Or, 'light', plus -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#5546 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 397

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

Oriah comes from Hebrew or, 'light', plus the divine element -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God'. A soft, luminous name (associated with the beloved poem The Invitation by Oriah; said 'or-EE-ah'; nicknames Ori).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, my-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Oriah joins Hebrew or, 'light', with -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God' — a soft, luminous name (the poem The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer; said 'or-EE-ah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Hebrew references — Oriah — etymology

Variations

OriyahOryaOria

Nicknames

Ori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oriah mean?

Oriah is Hebrew for 'my light; the light of God'.

How do you pronounce Oriah?

It's said or-EE-ah /ɔrˈi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oriah a boy or girl name?

Oriah is a girl's name (occasionally unisex).

How popular is Oriah?

Oriah is a rare name in the U.S.