Girl · #3,356 in 2026

Neriyah

Name: Popularity of the name Neriyah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Neriyah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,356

Peak Rank

#3,356 (2026)

Total Babies

402

5-Yr Trend

+167%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3356

Peak Rank

402

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Neriyah

Neriyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 47 Neriyahs were born — ranking #3,356 that year. As of 2026, Neriyah ranks #3,356 for baby girls with 47 births, rising sharply (+167% over the past five years). In total, more than 402 Neriyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Neriyah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neriyah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neriyah

What does the name Neriyah mean?

Neriyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Neriyah in 2026?

In 2026, Neriyah ranks #3,356 among girls' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.

When was Neriyah most popular?

Neriyah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,356 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Neriyah most popular?

Neriyah has historically been most popular in Georgia, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neriyah.

Is Neriyah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Neriyah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Neriyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neriyah include Valaria, Ladora, Suzetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neriyah

Neriyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 402 births in the dataset. Neriyah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,356. Use the chart and map above to compare Neriyah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.