Moriah
Moriah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Moriah
- A female given name.
Etymology
Named after the Biblical Moriah.
How popular is Moriah?
Since 1880, 13,399 girls and 108 boys in the U.S. have been named Moriah (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #478 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #4813 in 1981. In 2025, 221 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Moriah
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Sibling name ideas for Moriah
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Moriah FAQ
What does the name Moriah mean?
A female given name. Named after the Biblical Moriah.
How popular is the name Moriah?
Since 1880, 13,399 girls and 108 boys in the U.S. have been named Moriah (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #478 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #4813 in 1981. In 2025, 221 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Moriah a boy or girl name?
Moriah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,399 girls and 108 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.