Ariah
girl name#636 in 2025Ariah entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #310 in 2016, ranks #636 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1991–2025
#636
rank today
#310
peak (2016)
457
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #4051 |
| 2000s | #1510 |
| 2010s | #606 |
| 2020s | #505 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ariah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Ariah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ariah is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ariah in 2025?
- Ariah ranks #636 among US girl names in 2025, with 457 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ariah most popular?
- Ariah peaked in 2016, reaching #310 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ariah with classmates?
- Ariah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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