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The short answer
Moriah is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Hebrew מֹרִיָה (Moriya) possibly meaning ‘seen by Yahweh’. This is a place name in the Old Testament, both the land where Abraham is to sacrifice Isaac and the mountain upon which Solomon builds the temple." It ranked #1093 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Hebrew מֹרִיָה (Moriya) possibly meaning ‘seen by Yahweh’. This is a place name in the Old Testament, both the land where Abraham is to sacrifice Isaac and the mountain upon which Solomon builds the temple. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Moriah ranked #1093 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 | #1093 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moriah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Moriah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from Hebrew מֹרִיָה.
Is Moriah a popular name?
Moriah ranked #1093 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Moriah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Moriah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Moriah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
