Rising since 2006, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Xariah since 2001
Babies named Xariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Xariah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive spellings and the fashionable 'X' initial. As of 2025, the name ranks 4987 nationally, with approximately 1 in 61818 female newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2006, reaching a peak in 2022. While top state data is not available, the name's trajectory suggests a small but growing appeal among parents seeking a unique, melodic name. Xariah has no historical or traditional roots, and its meaning is not attested in any language; it is best understood as a creative variation within the -ariah family of names.
Xariah first appeared in U.S. records in 2001 and appears to be a modern coinage, likely combining the trendy letter 'X' with the popular -ariah suffix found in names like Mariah or Zariah. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots, and its meaning is not established in any traditional naming tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xari, Riah, Ari
Variants: Zariah
Sibling names for Xariah
Names that share Xariah's style, for a brother or sister.
