Jariah
Every Jariah since 1980 — 1,686 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jariah
Jariah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,021 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,686 American babies have been named Jariah — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jariah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jariah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,021 | 12 | #6,969 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,783 | 17 | #5,534 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,448 | 17 | #5,555 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,293 | 18 | #5,301 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,180 | 17 | #5,431 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,864 | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,249 | 10 | #7,892 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,179 | 10 | #7,842 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,033 | 8 | #9,211 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,990 | 11 | #7,347 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,664 | 12 | #6,849 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,247 | 6 | #11,312 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,989 | 14 | #6,050 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,787 | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,444 | 12 | #6,768 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,024 | 19 | #4,924 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,254 | 21 | #4,650 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,183 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,225 | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,679 | 8 | #9,075 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,525 | 9 | #7,808 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,206 | 7 | #9,084 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,157 | 5 | #11,439 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,264 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,383 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,333 | — | — |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,679 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jariah in 2025?
Jariah ranked #4,021 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jariah?
1,686 babies have been named Jariah in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jariah most popular?
Jariah peaked in 2009, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Jariah a boy or girl name?
Jariah is used for both: about 82% of babies named Jariah have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Jariah rising or falling?
Jariah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.