Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Neriah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Neri|Nerina
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Neriah

◈

NEHR-ee-uh · 3 syllables

Share Neriah:
Compare with another name
Girl
#830
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#830
Popularity score: 32
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#830 in 2024
5yr
+161 ranks
Velocity
+161
Birth frequency
9.1 per 100,000 births
Boy
#7569
Popularity score: 10
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#7118 in 2022
5yr
+2902 ranks
Velocity
+2902
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7569 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Neriah

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7569

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #830 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Neriah

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #830

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+161 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
HebrewReligiousBiblicalUnisex3-syllableMeaningfulWarmModern-traditional
Character
spiritual strengthcompassionate heartquiet wisdominner light
STRONG
High confidence

Neriah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #830 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +161 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7569 · very rare
Neriah at a Glance
Meaning:God is my joy or strength. Biblical name appearing in Jewish tradition as a place name and personal name denoting divine favor.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#830 in 2024
5yr change:+161 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #830 · Boy #7569
Notable bearers
Neriah Powell
Basketball player
Similar Sound
NorahMariahNeriaLeahMyriah
Similar Style
NaomiMiriamLeahEden◈Phoebe
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Neriah
JonahMicah◈PhoebeHazel◈EzraLunaAsher◈Sophia
You Might Also Like
Naomi
Hebrew · #44
→ Stable
Miriam
Hebrew · #251
→ Stable
Eden◈
Hebrew · #72
→ Stable
Phoebe
Greek · #183
→ Stable
Elizabeth
Hebrew · #17
→ Stable
Eliana
Hebrew · #18
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Neriah illustration
Name Intelligence
Neriah · Overview
Summary

Neriah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #830 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Neriah scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 161 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Meaningful character
Neriah carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Neriah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
neriah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →