Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Xariyah since 2007
Babies named Xariyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 67 |
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
Sibling names for Xariyah
Names that share Xariyah's style, for a brother or sister.

