Jeriah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjuh-RYE-uh / dʒəˈraɪəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; English: variant of Jeremiah
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeriah is derived from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which appears in the Bible as a major prophet. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. In contemporary times, Jeriah has gained popularity as a unique variant in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Jeriah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeriah
- Jereiah
International Variants
- Jeremías (Spanish)
- Jérémie (French)
Famous people named Jeriah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeriah was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jeriah has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jeriah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeriah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 26 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2013 | 71 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2024 | 144 |