Declining since 2011, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Shariyah since 1992
Babies named Shariyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 246 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Shariyah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1992. It reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 2011 (the peak year), reflecting a brief moment of modest usage. Since then, its popularity has fallen, and in 2025 it is given to roughly 1 in 123,636 newborns. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its usage is scattered across the country. Though its meaning is uncertain, Shariyah fits a contemporary pattern of names ending in '-iyah' that appeal to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding choice.
Shariyah appears to be a modern coinage, likely a feminine variant of the name Shariq or an elaboration of the phonetic elements 'Shar-' and '-iyah'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names with appealing sounds. The name has no known historical or cultural roots outside of contemporary American usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Riah
Sibling names for Shariyah
Names that share Shariyah's style, for a brother or sister.
