Rising since 2005, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Suriyah since 2005
Babies named Suriyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Suriyah is a rare and modern choice, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2005. It peaked in popularity in 2010 and has been steadily rising since its debut. With a current rank of 7,133 and roughly 1 in 107,151 births, it remains uncommon but is gaining gradual traction. The name's Arabic roots tie it to celestial imagery, yet it has not reached widespread use in any particular state. Suriyah offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar names like Suraya or Surya, appealing to parents seeking something unique with cultural depth.
Suriyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'Suhayl' (the star Sirius) or directly from 'suriya' meaning 'brightness'. It is occasionally used in South Asian Muslim communities as a variant of Suraya or Surya. The name has seen modest modern use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suri, Yahya
Sibling names for Suriyah
Names that share Suriyah's style, for a brother or sister.
