Kariah
Every Kariah since 1991 — 524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kariah
Kariah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,672 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 524 American babies have been named Kariah. Its peak came in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kariah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kariah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,672 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,415 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,691 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,725 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,451 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,391 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,097 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,571 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,443 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,777 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,850 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,475 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,590 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,014 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,241 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,080 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,156 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,686 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,951 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,997 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,991 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,017 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,356 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,540 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,187 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,278 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kariah in 2025?
Kariah ranked #7,672 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kariah?
524 babies have been named Kariah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kariah most popular?
Kariah peaked in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kariah a boy or girl name?
Kariah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kariah rising or falling?
Kariah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.