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Nazariah

nuh-ZAIR-ee-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Nazareth and Maria, or a variant of Nazariyah.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,758
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 57,402 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #4,758 for girls today.

Popularity of Nazariah since 2004

Babies named Nazariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9192820102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s52
2010s113
2020s84

Meaning & origin

Nazariah is a modern American name first recorded in 2004. It has steadily increased in usage, peaking in 2025 at rank 4,758. The name is given to roughly 1 in every 57,402 newborn girls, with its strongest showing in Texas. Its trajectory shows consistent rising popularity since 2005. Though its exact origin is unknown, it fits a pattern of inventive feminine names ending in -iah that have become fashionable in recent decades.

Nazariah is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a feminine elaboration, possibly inspired by the biblical place name Nazareth or the Arabic name Nazariyah, blended with the popular suffix -iah. The name has seen consistent but rare use, primarily in Texas.

Where Nazariah is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Naza, Riah, Zari

Variants: Nazariyah, Nazaria

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nazariah mean?
The meaning of Nazariah is uncertain. It is a modern invented name, possibly derived from Nazareth or Nazariyah, with no definitive meaning.
How popular is the name Nazariah?
Nazariah is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 4,758th in the United States, with about 1 in every 57,402 newborn girls given the name.
Is Nazariah a girl's name?
Yes, Nazariah is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.