Ariah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Ariah means "lion" in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Ariah
Ariah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ariyah" meaning "lion". The name is often associated with strength and courage, as lions are known for their fierce and powerful nature. It is also believed to have connotations of royalty and leadership. Ariah is a relatively modern name and has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Ariah
The popularity for the name Ariah peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 1,046 births, which ranked number 641 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Ariah had the most female births in 2016 with 1,046, which ranked number 310 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 9, which ranked number 8,202 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ariah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 329 births to 688 births, an increase of 109.12%. Among females, Ariah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 329 births to 683 births, an increase of 107.60%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ariah
- 20 Year Trend of Ariah: 602.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Ariah: 109.12%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ariah: 107.60%
Popularity of Ariah by State
Among females, Ariah was most popular in Southeastern states with 219 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 90 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ariah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 403 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 290 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 421 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 564 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 306 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 369 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 467 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 226 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 316 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 589 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 461 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 379 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 453 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 316 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 369 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 412 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 453 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 495 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 90 | 380 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 628 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ariah
- Total Births of Ariah: 741 (7.66%)
- Female Births of Ariah: 735 (7.58%)
Given the upward trend of Ariah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.66% increase in total births, for a total of 741 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ariah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 735 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.58%.