Moriah
girl name#1092 in 2025Moriah entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #477 in 1992, ranks #1092 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1968–2025
#1092
rank today
#477
peak (1992)
221
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5147 |
| 1970s | #2376 |
| 1980s | #1250 |
| 1990s | #537 |
| 2000s | #811 |
| 2010s | #966 |
| 2020s | #1185 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Moriah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Moriah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Moriah alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Moriah in 2025?
- Moriah ranks #1092 among US girl names in 2025, with 221 babies given the name.
- When was the name Moriah most popular?
- Moriah peaked in 1992, reaching #477 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Moriah with classmates?
- Moriah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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