How Many People Are Named Neriah?
Complete statistics for the name Neriah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Neriah is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 98,493 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,350 people named Neriah living in the US! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024 with 338 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 3,374 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Neriah Through the Generations
Neriah stands out as a modern, newer-generation name, with its peak year being 2024, marking a significant rise in popularity. The average age of people named Neriah is just 10 years old, indicating that most are under 30, which makes up 99% of the total population. This stark age distribution suggests that Neriah is predominantly embraced by younger parents, contributing to its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Neriah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Neriah
How Many People Have the Name Neriah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,350 people in the United States currently share the name Neriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,493 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Neriah a Common or Rare Name?
Neriah 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 Neriah Mean?
Neriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Neriah in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Neriah Most Popular?
The name Neriah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 338 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Neriah?
Approximately 3,350 people named Neriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,374. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,493 Americans.
Is Neriah a rare name?
Neriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,493 Americans has this name.
What does the name Neriah mean?
Neriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Neriah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Neriah are male and 97% are female.
When was Neriah most popular?
Neriah peaked in 2024 with 338 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.