Declining since 2013, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Syriah since 1997
Babies named Syriah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 281 |
| 2010s | 332 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Syriah is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1997. It saw a brief uptick in use, reaching its highest rank of 5,410 in 2009, when roughly 1 in 69,881 baby girls received the name. Since 2013, its popularity has been on a declining trajectory. The name's origin is uncertain, likely a creative respelling of Sariah or an independent coinage inspired by the country Syria. Its sound aligns with the popular -iah ending found in names like Aaliyah and Maria. Syriah remains an uncommon choice, giving it a distinctive feel without being unfamiliar.
Syriah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. It may be a creative respelling of Sariah, a variant of Sarah, or inspired by the place name Syria. Its use has been rare and primarily American, peaking in 2009 amid a trend for names ending in -iah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sy, Riah
Sibling names for Syriah
Names that share Syriah's style, for a brother or sister.
