Syriah
Every Syriah since 1997 — 776 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Syriah
Syriah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,541 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 776 American babies have been named Syriah. Its peak came in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Syriah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Syriah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,541 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,462 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,933 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,441 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,389 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,068 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,021 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,760 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,568 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,623 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,577 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,709 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,510 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,984 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,795 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,229 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,244 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,772 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,463 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,985 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,691 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,804 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,295 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,780 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,683 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Syriah in 2025?
Syriah ranked #5,541 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Syriah?
776 babies have been named Syriah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Syriah most popular?
Syriah peaked in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Syriah a boy or girl name?
Syriah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Syriah rising or falling?
Syriah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.