The baby name Neriah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NEH-REE-ə (neh-REE-uh),neh-REE-yah (Hebrew: Neriya).
Neriah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Neriah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NEH-REE-ə (neh-REE-uh),neh-REE-yah (Hebrew: Neriya).
Neriah is Hebrew in Origin.
Neriah is a Hebrew given name (נֵרִיָּה) pronounced neh-REE-ah or neh-REE-yah. It combines ner, “lamp” or “light,” with Yah, the divine name, yielding the meaning “Yahweh is my lamp,” “lamp of the Lord,” or “light of God.” The image evokes guidance, wisdom, and protection.
In the Hebrew Bible, Neriah appears as the father of Baruch and Seraiah, associates of the prophet Jeremiah, which links the name to literacy and steadfast counsel. Traditional use in Jewish communities kept it masculine; in modern Israel Neriya/Neria remains primarily a boy’s name, while in English-speaking countries Neriah has become a rare yet rising unisex choice, often feminine because of the -ah ending. Variant spellings and forms include Neriya, Neriya, Neriyah, Neria, and the short form Neri; transliterations may vary. Related Hebrew names emphasizing light include Meir and Ori.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #176 | 4 | 1,568 |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #246 | 40 | 2,795 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #601 | 327 | 8,487 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #882 | 11 | 7,044 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,103 | 39 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Neriah is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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