Moriah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Moriah is a Hebrew name meaning 'chosen by God' or 'seen by God'.
Meaning of the Name Moriah
Moriah is a Hebrew name with biblical origins. In the Bible, Mount Moriah is mentioned as the place where Abraham was tested by God, being asked to sacrifice his son Isaac. The name Moriah is often interpreted as 'chosen by God' or 'seen by God'. It represents devotion, faith, and obedience. Moriah is a name imbued with historical significance and carries a sense of spiritual connection.
Popularity of the Name Moriah
The popularity for the name Moriah peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 517 births, which ranked number 906 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Moriah had the most female births in 1992 with 517, which ranked number 477 out of 15,613 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 20, which ranked number 4,744 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Moriah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 309 births to 177 births, a decline of -42.72%. Among females, Moriah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 309 births to 177 births, a decline of -42.72%.
Nationwide Popularity of Moriah
- 20 Year Trend of Moriah: -34.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Moriah: -42.72%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Moriah: -42.72%
Popularity of Moriah by State
Among females, Moriah was most popular in Southeastern states with 42 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 20 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Moriah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 986 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 938 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 906 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 1303 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Moriah
- Total Births of Moriah: 167 (-5.42%)
- Female Births of Moriah: 167 (-5.42%)
Given the downward trend of Moriah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.42% decrease in total births, for a total of 167 births in 2024. For Females, births for Moriah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 167 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.42%.