Holding steady.
Popularity of Moria since 1952
Babies named Moria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Moria is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1952, and has remained consistently rare. Its peak year was 1977, when it ranked outside the top 1000 but still saw modest use. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with no dramatic rise or fall in popularity. The name is often associated with the biblical Moriah, a location of profound significance in the Abrahamic traditions. Parents drawn to Moria may appreciate its soft sound and connection to a storied past, while also valuing its distinctiveness today.
Moria may be a variant of the biblical place name Moriah, the location where Abraham was instructed to sacrifice Isaac in the Book of Genesis. The Hebrew root can be interpreted as 'the Lord is my teacher' (from yarah, 'to teach') or 'seen by the Lord.' The name also appears as a surname and has been used occasionally as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Ria
Variants: Moriah, Morya
Sibling names for Moria
Names that share Moria's style, for a brother or sister.
