Lariah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-REE-ah / /ləˈraɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
God is my light (Hebrew); derived from Laria (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Lariah is derived from the name Liora, meaning 'light' or 'God's light', reflecting a spiritual significance in Jewish culture. In English contexts, Lariah may be seen as a modern variation or elaboration of names like Laria, which have gained popularity in recent years. The name embodies a sense of brightness and hope, resonating with various cultural narratives around light.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Laria
- Lariah
International Variants
- Liora (Hebrew)
- Lara (Spanish)
Famous people named Lariah
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Fictional characters named Lariah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lariah was first seen in the United States in 1991. Lariah has ranked as high as #1274 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lariah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lariah (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 87 |
| 2009 | 104 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 |