Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerriah since 2002
Babies named Jerriah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Jerriah is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2002, remaining consistently low in usage. It reached its peak frequency in 2013 but has never entered the top 1,000 names, placing it among very uncommon choices. The trajectory has been stable since its introduction, indicating steady but minimal adoption. As a variant of Jeremiah, it carries biblical resonance but with a softer, feminized ending. Jerriah has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its scattered, nationwide but sparse use.
Jerriah is a modern, respelled form of Jeremiah, which originates from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will raise up.' The name Jeremiah has biblical roots as a major prophet in the Old Testament. Jerriah first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, likely as a fashionable variant of Jeremiah or Jericho, with the -iah suffix common in contemporary coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerri, Riah
Sibling names for Jerriah
Names that share Jerriah's style, for a brother or sister.
