Moriah

Moriah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 195 girls in the United States.

Moriah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Moriah

Moriah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Moriah first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #478 in 1992, and in 2024 195 babies received the name — 13,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Moriah in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#478 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Moriah in 2024
195
Total since 1880
13,173

Moriah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1512 in 2025
Babies named Moriah in 2025
20
Total since 1996
180

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moriah mean?

The meaning of Moriah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Moriah a boy or girl name?

Moriah is a girl name. In 2024, 195 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Moriah?

Moriah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Moriah?

Moriah first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #478 in 1992, and 195 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].