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Zariah

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Zariah Pronunciation

Zariah is pronounced zə-RY-ah /zəˈraɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name echoing Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zara ('brightness; blooming'); here for boys; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Lord has helped: Zariah echoes Azariah and Zara. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'zə-RY-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningA modern name echoing Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zara ('brightness; blooming'); here for boys; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5640 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zariah is a modern name echoing Azariah, from Hebrew, 'the Lord has helped', and Zara/Zahra, 'brightness; blooming flower' (Arabic; routes layered, which we flag). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (predominantly girls'), here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'zə-RY-ah'; nickname Zari).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-Lord-has-helped in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zariah brushes Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zara ('brightness; blooming') — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zə-RY-ah').

Overall data confidence 45%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AzariahZariaZyriah

Nicknames

Zari

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew American Unisex

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zariah?

Zariah is pronounced zə-RY-ah (/zəˈraɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zariah said aloud.

How do you say Zariah?

Zariah is said zə-RY-ah (/zəˈraɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zariah said aloud.

What does the name Zariah mean?

Zariah echoes Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zara; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Zariah a boy or girl name?

Zariah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Zariah?

Zariah is a rare name for boys in the U.S.