How Many People Are Named Ariah?

Complete statistics for the name Ariah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ariah
Very Rare
11,286
Estimated People
1 in 29,240
1 in X Americans
2016
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
76 (1%)
♀ Female
11,210 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 10

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 5
Alabama 150
Arkansas 76
Arizona 312
California 1,247
Colorado 210
Connecticut 72
DC 10
Delaware 12
Florida 783
Georgia 433
Hawaii 10
Iowa 68
Idaho 33
Illinois 336
Indiana 292
Kansas 48
Kentucky 86
Louisiana 161
Massachusetts 85
Maryland 192
Michigan 322
Minnesota 84
Missouri 163
Mississippi 131
North Carolina 338
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 21
New Hampshire 6
New Jersey 178
New Mexico 77
Nevada 77
New York 589
Ohio 444
Oklahoma 135
Oregon 93
Pennsylvania 290
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 157
South Dakota 12
Tennessee 199
Texas 1,206
Utah 93
Virginia 229
Washington 201
Wisconsin 116
West Virginia 12
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Ariah

How Many People Have the Name Ariah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,286 people in the United States currently share the name Ariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,240 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ariah a Common or Rare Name?

Ariah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ariah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ariah are covered in full on the Ariah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ariah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ariah in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Ariah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ariah Most Popular?

The name Ariah reached peak popularity in 2016, with 1,046 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ariah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ariah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ariah?

Approximately 11,286 people in the United States share the name Ariah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ariah a rare name?

Ariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,240 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ariah mean?

The meaning and origin of Ariah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ariah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ariah are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ariah most popular?

The name Ariah reached its peak in 2016, with 1,046 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People11,286
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 29,240
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2016
Male %1%
Female %99%

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