The baby name Neriyah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced neh-REE-yah,NEH-ree-yah,neh-RYE-ah.
Neriyah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Neriyah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced neh-REE-yah,NEH-ree-yah,neh-RYE-ah.
Neriyah is Hebrew in Origin.
Neriyah is a Hebrew theophoric name formed from ner (“lamp, light”) and Yah, a short form of the divine name, giving the meaning “Yahweh is my lamp” or “lamp of God.” It occurs in the Hebrew Bible as Neriah, father of Baruch and Seraiah in the Book of Jeremiah, situating the name in late First Temple–period Judea. Traditionally masculine in Hebrew, it functions as a unisex choice today, with increased use for girls in English-speaking communities drawn to its luminous, faith-centered sense.
Variants include Neriah (anglicized), Neriya and Neria (modern Israeli forms), and the fuller Neriyahu, preserving the older -yahu ending; Neri works as a nickname. The name remains in use among Jewish and Christian families seeking a biblical heritage choice tied to light and guidance, and it pairs naturally with other Hebrew -yah names while staying relatively uncommon.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #276 | 5 | 2,867 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #871 | 46 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Neriyah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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