Rising since 1996, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Zoriah since 1996
Babies named Zoriah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 265 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Zoriah is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1996, making it a very recent coinage. Its peak popularity occurred in 2009, and since then it has been on a rising trajectory, despite its low rank (6,116th in 2025). The name is rare, with only about 1 in 84,593 girls given the name in recent years. Its spelling suggests a blend of the Slavic-rooted Zora and the popular -iah suffix seen in biblical names like Jeremiah. Zoriah remains uncommon and has no strong association with any particular U.S. state. Its novelty makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique-sounding name without deep historical roots.
Zoriah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, and its spelling may be influenced by names like Zora (meaning 'dawn' in Slavic) or the -iah suffix popular in modern coinages. It does not have a long history of use outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zori, Riah
Sibling names for Zoriah
Names that share Zoriah's style, for a brother or sister.
