Neriah
Every Neriah since 1994 — 3,748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neriah
Neriah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #762 in 2025 with 356 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,748 American babies have been named Neriah. Its peak came in 2025, when 368 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neriah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neriah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 356 | #762 | 12 | #7,072 |
| 2024 | 332 | #827 | 11 | #7,606 |
| 2023 | 258 | #993 | 7 | #10,481 |
| 2022 | 264 | #995 | 12 | #7,120 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,691 | 5 | #13,496 |
| 2020 | 131 | #1,601 | 5 | #13,486 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,887 | 7 | #10,488 |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 2017 | 94 | #2,083 | 6 | #11,775 |
| 2016 | 187 | #1,290 | 6 | #11,728 |
| 2015 | 287 | #948 | 6 | #11,684 |
| 2014 | 289 | #936 | — | — |
| 2013 | 268 | #946 | 10 | #7,929 |
| 2012 | 175 | #1,344 | — | — |
| 2011 | 133 | #1,629 | — | — |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,972 | 5 | #13,677 |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,332 | 5 | #13,896 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,363 | — | — |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,118 | — | — |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,920 | — | — |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,739 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,335 | — | — |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,714 | — | — |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,248 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,128 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,718 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,325 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neriah in 2025?
Neriah ranked #762 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 356 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neriah?
3,748 babies have been named Neriah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neriah most popular?
Neriah peaked in 2025, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Neriah a boy or girl name?
Neriah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neriah rising or falling?
Neriah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.