Beraiah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Beraiah

What is the meaning of the name Beraiah ?

The baby name Beraiah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced bə-RAY-ə (buh-RAY-uh).

Beraiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Beraiah is a rare biblical Hebrew name derived from the verb bara, “to create,” combined with the theophoric suffix -iah (a form of the divine name), yielding the meaning “Yahweh has created” or “created by the LORD.” It appears in the Old Testament genealogies (notably in 1 Chronicles) among the tribe of Benjamin. As with many biblical names ending in -iah, it signals devotion and attributes divine action to God. Transliterations vary, producing forms such as Berayah or Beraia.

Beraiah is often confused with the close-looking Beriah, a separate Hebrew name explained in Scripture as linked to “misfortune” (from be-ra‘ah, “in trouble”), particularly in the Ephraimite narrative. Variants and spellings for Beraiah include Berayah, Beraia, and the simplified Bariah; Beriah is related in appearance but etymologically distinct. Usage remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive Old Testament name with a strong, creative, theophoric meaning.

⚙ Beraiah is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Beraiah appears only 7 times in total — found in 5 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.