Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kariah since 1991
Babies named Kariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Kariah is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1991. It reached its highest popularity in 2013, but remains an uncommon choice, ranking 7,491 in 2025 with about 1 in 114,805 girls receiving the name. The name follows a fashionable pattern of invented names with the '-iah' suffix, similar to Mariah or Aaliyah, though it has no traditional etymology. Kariah has not been concentrated in any particular region, as Social Security data shows no top states for the name, and its usage has remained stable over recent decades. Parents drawn to Kariah typically appreciate its melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Kariah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1991. It follows the pattern of names like Kiera or Karissa, with a fashionable -iah suffix seen in names such as Mariah. There is no known etymological root or meaning outside of its invented phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Riah
Sibling names for Kariah
Names that share Kariah's style, for a brother or sister.
