Declining since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeriyah since 2004
Babies named Jeriyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 | 0 |
| 2010s | 130 | 7 |
| 2020s | 49 | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Jeriyah is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names with the -yah suffix. Its peak popularity came in 2011, but its usage has been declining since around 2010, aligning with a broader decrease in newly coined names. In 2025, it ranked 10,917th, with an incidence of about 1 in 200,908 births. Jeriyah has not been associated with any top states, indicating its scattered use across the country. The name likely draws inspiration from biblical names like Jeremiah and Jeriah, but its exact meaning remains unclear.
Jeriyah first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may have been formed by blending sounds from biblical names such as Jeremiah (meaning 'appointed by God') or Jeriah (meaning 'taught by God') with the popular -yah suffix. Its usage has been rare and mainly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Riah
Variants: Jeriah, Jeriya
Sibling names for Jeriyah
Names that share Jeriyah's style, for a brother or sister.
