How Many People Are Named Syriah?
Complete statistics for the name Syriah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Syriah is a very rare female name, with only 746 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 442,202 Americans. The majority of those named Syriah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 752 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Syriah Through the Generations
Syriah has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2009 when 52 babies were given this name. With an average age of 14, it's clear that Syriah remains a popular choice among younger parents. The name's distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 752 under 30 years old, indicating its continued relevance in contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Syriah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Syriah
How Many People Have the Name Syriah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 746 people in the United States currently share the name Syriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 442,202 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Syriah a Common or Rare Name?
Syriah 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 Syriah Mean?
Syriah means "creative variant of Sariah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Syriah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Syriah Most Popular?
The name Syriah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Syriah?
Approximately 746 people named Syriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 752. That works out to roughly 1 in 442,202 Americans.
Is Syriah a rare name?
Syriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 442,202 Americans has this name.
What does the name Syriah mean?
Syriah means "creative variant of Sariah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Syriah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Syriah are male and 100% are female.
When was Syriah most popular?
Syriah peaked in 2009 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.