Oriah
Every Oriah since 1999 — 420 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oriah
Oriah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,490 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 420 American babies have been named Oriah. Its peak came in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Oriah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oriah 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 | 18 | #6,490 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,567 | — | — |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,433 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,434 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,203 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,144 | — | — |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,949 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,721 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,486 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,290 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,408 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,645 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,476 | 5 | #13,545 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,713 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,705 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,431 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,278 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,013 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,005 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,765 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,729 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,928 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,270 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,598 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oriah in 2025?
Oriah ranked #6,490 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oriah?
420 babies have been named Oriah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oriah most popular?
Oriah peaked in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Oriah a boy or girl name?
Oriah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oriah rising or falling?
Oriah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.