The baby name Kariah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-REE-ə (also heard as kuh-RY-ə); IPA: /kəˈriːə/ or /kəˈraɪə/.
Kariah is English in Origin.
The baby name Kariah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-REE-ə (also heard as kuh-RY-ə); IPA: /kəˈriːə/ or /kəˈraɪə/.
Kariah is English in Origin.
Kariah is a modern feminine given name largely used in English-speaking countries. It likely arose as an elaboration of Kara/Cara (Latin cara, “dear, beloved”), a blend of Kari (a Scandinavian short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, “pure”) with the attractive -iah ending, or as a creative twist on Mariah. The name appears in late 20th‑century U.S. records and gained modest visibility in the 2000s alongside other -iah names.
Spellings and variants include Karia, Kariya, Karyah, Karria, and Cariah; related names are Kara, Kari, and Mariah. Because of its layered roots, Kariah is commonly interpreted as “beloved” or “pure,” while the Hebrew-flavored suffix -iah lends a gentle devotional tone without a strict theophoric meaning. Some also appreciate a classical echo to Caria (Greek Karía), an ancient Anatolian region, giving Kariah a subtle place‑name resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kariah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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