Zariah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Zariah means 'blooming flower' or 'radiance'.
Meaning of the Name Zariah
Zariah is a name of Arabic origin. It is a variant of the name Zara, which means 'blooming flower' or 'radiance'. Zariah is often associated with beauty, strength, and femininity. It has a melodious sound and is gaining popularity as a modern baby name.
Popularity of the Name Zariah
The popularity for the name Zariah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 726 births, which ranked number 860 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Zariah had the most female births in 2018 with 726, which ranked number 437 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 13, which ranked number 6,327 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zariah has increased slightly over the last ten years from 652 births to 673 births, an increase of 3.22%. Among males, Zariah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 13 births, an increase of 116.67%. Among females, Zariah has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 646 births to 660 births, an increase of 2.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zariah
- 20 Year Trend of Zariah: 334.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Zariah: 3.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zariah: 116.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zariah: 2.17%
Popularity of Zariah by State
Among females, Zariah was most popular in Southeastern states with 195 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 76 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zariah. 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 | 11 | 434 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 573 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 278 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 124 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 427 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 363 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 434 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 571 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 465 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 480 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 300 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 298 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 316 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 484 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 385 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 339 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 695 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 76 | 455 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 499 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 233 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zariah
- Total Births of Zariah: 675 (0.32%)
- Male Births of Zariah: 14 (8.04%)
- Female Births of Zariah: 661 (0.21%)
Given the upward trend of Zariah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.32% increase in total births, for a total of 675 births in 2024. Male births for Zariah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 14 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.04%. For Females, births for Zariah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 661 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.21%.