Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Zarriah since 1997
Babies named Zarriah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Zarriah is a modern invented first name, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, after which its usage declined, though it remains in occasional use. By 2025, it ranked 13,208th, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is part of a broader trend of creative, -iah ending names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and resemblance to more established names like Zara or Mariah, rather than any traditional meaning or historical pedigree.
Zarriah is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable suffix -iah with the sound of names like Zara or Maria. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, a period when creative, -ah ending names gained popularity. The name has no established historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zari, Riah, Z
Sibling names for Zarriah
Names that share Zarriah's style, for a brother or sister.
