How Many People Are Named Shariyah?

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

Shariyah
Very Rare
Arabic

Shariyah is a very rare female name, with only 491 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 671,963 Americans. The majority of those named Shariyah are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~491
Living in US
1 in 671,963
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Innovative
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

560
Worldwide Bearers
#1,171,416
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
28
🇮🇩 Indonesia
21
🇺🇸 United States
491
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
491 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
490
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 495 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
22

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

📜 Shariyah Through the Generations

Shariyah peaked in popularity in 2011 with 45 births, but its usage has been declining since then. With an average age of 15, it's clear that most people named Shariyah were born in the last decade, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Of the 491 estimated to be alive today, 490 are under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards younger individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 14
Florida 7
Georgia 6

✨ Similar Names to Shariyah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shariyah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shariyah

How Many People Have the Name Shariyah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 491 people in the United States currently share the name Shariyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 671,963 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shariyah a Common or Rare Name?

Shariyah 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 Shariyah Mean?

Shariyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shariyah Most Popular?

The name Shariyah reached peak popularity in 2011, with 45 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 Shariyah?

Approximately 491 people named Shariyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 495. That works out to roughly 1 in 671,963 Americans.

Is Shariyah a rare name?

Shariyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 671,963 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shariyah mean?

Shariyah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shariyah more male or female?

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

When was Shariyah most popular?

Shariyah peaked in 2011 with 45 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 US491
All-Time Births495
1 in X1 in 671,963
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,171,416
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.