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Xariyah

zuh-REE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Sariah.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Xariyah since 2007

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

5101520102020Most births 2022Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s8
2010s56
2020s67

Meaning & origin

Xariyah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. It reached its peak rank of 8860 in 2022, and as of 2025 it occurs in roughly 1 in 146,115 births. The name is part of a trend of names with the 'x' sound and 'yah' ending, similar to Zariyah or Sariah. Like many modern coinages, it has no established meaning or historical roots, but its phonetic appeal has sustained moderate usage. Since 2021, its popularity has been declining. Xariyah has no recorded top states, indicating it is widely dispersed without regional concentration.

Xariyah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. It is likely a variation of names like Sariah or Zariyah, with the 'X' substitution adding a contemporary, distinctive touch. The name has no long historical usage or established meaning beyond its phonetic appeal.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zari, Ria, Xara

Variants: Zariyah, Sariah, Zaria

Sibling names for Xariyah

Names that share Xariyah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Kaiya, Malia, Nylah, Zuri

Brothers: Kai, Zayn, Jax, Ryder, Xander

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Xariyah mean?
Xariyah has no established meaning; it is a modern invented name, possibly derived from Sariah or Zariyah, with no known historical or linguistic roots.
How popular is Xariyah?
As of the latest data from 2025, Xariyah ranked 8860, with an incidence of about 1 in 146,115 births. Its peak popularity was in 2022, and it has been declining since 2021.
Is Xariyah a boy or girl name?
Xariyah is almost exclusively used for girls.