Neriah
- Meaning
- Lamp of Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Neriah mean?
Neriah means “Lamp of Yahweh”.
Neriah is a Hebrew biblical name combining a lamp or light element with a shortened divine name. “Lamp of Yahweh” explains its structure more precisely than a general association with brightness. In Jeremiah, Neriah is named as the father of Baruch, giving the name a clear place in the biblical narrative.
Neriya and Neriyah are related transliterations, with the ending represented differently in English letters. The light meaning can have a special religious resonance, but it does not limit the name to a particular holiday or birth season. Neriah can be chosen for its scriptural connection, its meaning, or an inherited family tradition.
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How popular is Neriah?
United States · 2025Explore how often Neriah is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #762 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Neriah
- 356 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.2% More than 2024
Neriah over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #7,072 | 12 |
| 2025 | Girls | #762 | 356 |
| 2024 | Boys | #7,606 | 11 |
| 2024 | Girls | #827 | 332 |
| 2023 | Boys | #10,481 | 7 |
| 2023 | Girls | #993 | 258 |
| 2022 | Boys | #7,120 | 12 |
| 2022 | Girls | #995 | 264 |
| 2021 | Boys | #13,496 | 5 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,691 | 123 |
| 2020 | Boys | #13,486 | 5 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,601 | 131 |
| 2019 | Boys | #10,488 | 7 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,887 | 107 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,110 | 91 |
| 2017 | Boys | #11,775 | 6 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,083 | 94 |
| 2016 | Boys | #11,728 | 6 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,290 | 187 |
| 2015 | Boys | #11,684 | 6 |
| 2015 | Girls | #948 | 287 |
| 2014 | Girls | #936 | 289 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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