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Neriah is a feminine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘lamp of Yahweh’ in Hebrew, from נֵר (ner) meaning ‘lamp, light’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of the father of Baruch in the Old Testament." It ranked #762 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘lamp of Yahweh’ in Hebrew, from נֵר (ner) meaning ‘lamp, light’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of the father of Baruch in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
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Popularity
Neriah ranked #762 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #762 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neriah mean?
Neriah means "lamp of Yahweh", according to Behind the Name.
Is Neriah a popular name?
Neriah ranked #762 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Neriah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Neriah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Neriah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
