Rising since 2003, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Zuriah since 2003
Babies named Zuriah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Zuriah is a modern name that emerged in the early 2000s, first recorded in 2003. It has been on a rising trajectory since then, with a peak in 2024 at its highest rank. Its popularity remains modest, with approximately 1 in 61,818 girls receiving the name in recent years, but its upward trend and contemporary sound appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet fashionable choice. The name's formation fits a pattern of other modern '-iah' names, blending a trendy initial sound with a melodic ending.
Zuriah first appeared in U.S. birth records around 2003, coinciding with a trend of modern names ending in '-iah' (such as Aaliyah, Maria) and starting with 'Z' (e.g., Zuri, Zoe). It may be a respelling or variation of Zuria, a name sometimes used in Spanish-speaking contexts, but its exact derivation is uncertain. The name has seen steady growth in usage, particularly in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zuri, Riah, Z
Sibling names for Zuriah
Names that share Zuriah's style, for a brother or sister.
