Declining since 2009, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Lariah since 1991
Babies named Lariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 403 |
| 2010s | 566 |
| 2020s | 190 |
Meaning & origin
Lariah is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular suffix -iah with the initial sound of names like Lara or Lary. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, modestly climbed in use, and reached its highest rank of 5,099 in 2009, when about 1 in 64,291 baby girls received the name. Since then, it has been gradually falling in popularity. The name has no recorded occurrences in top states, suggesting its use is scattered and not regionally concentrated. Lariah is a creative, contemporary choice that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with a soft, melodic sound.
Lariah is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular suffix -iah (as in Maria or Jeremiah) with the beginning sound of names like Lara or Lary. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and can be considered a creative respelling or elaboration. There is no known historical meaning or traditional root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Riah
Variants: Laryah, Lareah
Sibling names for Lariah
Names that share Lariah's style, for a brother or sister.
