How Many People Are Named Zoriah?
Complete statistics for the name Zoriah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zoriah is a very rare female name, with only 667 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 494,950 Americans. The majority of those named Zoriah are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 672 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 rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zoriah Through the Generations
Zoriah has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2009 when 44 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Zoriah are young, with 666 under 30 years old, and only six in their 30s to 60s. This trend suggests Zoriah is a name for the new generation, likely to continue growing in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zoriah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zoriah
How Many People Have the Name Zoriah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 667 people in the United States currently share the name Zoriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 494,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zoriah a Common or Rare Name?
Zoriah 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 Zoriah Mean?
Zoriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zoriah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zoriah Most Popular?
The name Zoriah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Zoriah?
Approximately 667 people named Zoriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 672. That works out to roughly 1 in 494,950 Americans.
Is Zoriah a rare name?
Zoriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 494,950 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zoriah mean?
Zoriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zoriah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zoriah are male and 100% are female.
When was Zoriah most popular?
Zoriah peaked in 2009 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.