How Many People Are Named Moria?

Complete statistics for the name Moria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Moria
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Moria is a very rare female name, with only 532 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 620,634 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 25 births, but its usage has been declining ever since.

~532
Living in US
1 in 620,634
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Mara
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Inspiring Mysterious Strong
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,864
Worldwide Bearers
#78,596
Global Rank
🇫🇲 Micronesia
1,713
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,684
🇺🇸 United States
761
🇿🇲 Zambia
683
🇨🇩 DR Congo
226
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
217
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
181
🇮🇩 Indonesia
180
🇿🇦 South Africa
172
🇹🇿 Tanzania
156

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
532 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
125
Would be under 30 (22%)
371
Would be 30–60 (67%)
61
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 557 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
65
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Moria Through the Generations

Moria has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1977, when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 532 individuals in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating that it was more popular among parents during the late 20th century. its current rarity, Moria remains a name between classic and modern, with a fair distribution across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25

✨ Similar Names to Moria

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Moria's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Moria

How Many People Have the Name Moria?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 532 people in the United States currently share the name Moria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 620,634 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Moria a Common or Rare Name?

Moria is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Moria Mean?

Moria means "creative variant of Mara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Moria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Moria Most Popular?

The name Moria reached peak popularity in 1977, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Moria?

Approximately 532 people named Moria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 557. That works out to roughly 1 in 620,634 Americans.

Is Moria a rare name?

Moria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 620,634 Americans has this name.

What does the name Moria mean?

Moria means "creative variant of Mara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Moria more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Moria are male and 100% are female.

When was Moria most popular?

Moria peaked in 1977 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US532
All-Time Births557
1 in X1 in 620,634
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1977
World Rank#78,596
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.