Moriah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmo-RY-uh / /məˈraɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'the Lord is my teacher'; English: 'from Moriah'
Historical & Cultural Background
Moriah is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical Mount Moriah, where Abraham was said to have taken Isaac for sacrifice. The name has been used in various religious contexts, particularly within Judaism and Christianity. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a feminine name in recent decades.
Trend Summary
Moriah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Moria
- Moryah
International Variants
- Moria (English)
Famous people named Moriah
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Fictional characters named Moriah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moriah was first seen in the United States in 1968. Moriah has ranked as high as #763 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Moriah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Moriah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 21 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| GA | 16 | |
| PA | 14 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| AR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 81 |
| 1978 | 81 |
| 1979 | 82 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 88 |
| 1982 | 92 |
| 1983 | 83 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 109 |
| 1986 | 125 |
| 1987 | 128 |
| 1988 | 169 |
| 1989 | 187 |
| 1990 | 252 |
| 1991 | 477 |
| 1992 | 517 |
| 1993 | 507 |
| 1994 | 499 |
| 1995 | 516 |
| 1996 | 488 |
| 1997 | 504 |
| 1998 | 457 |
| 1999 | 398 |
| 2000 | 358 |
| 2001 | 314 |
| 2002 | 272 |
| 2003 | 305 |
| 2004 | 293 |
| 2005 | 301 |
| 2006 | 297 |
| 2007 | 319 |
| 2008 | 353 |
| 2009 | 377 |
| 2010 | 354 |
| 2011 | 323 |
| 2012 | 309 |
| 2013 | 268 |
| 2014 | 275 |
| 2015 | 278 |
| 2016 | 282 |
| 2017 | 242 |
| 2018 | 203 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 182 |
| 2022 | 178 |
| 2023 | 245 |
| 2024 | 195 |