Moriah
boy nameMoriah entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4509 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4509
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5528 |
| 1990s | #7225 |
| 2000s | #5571 |
| 2010s | #9472 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Moriah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Moriah alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Moriah most popular?
- Moriah peaked in 1981, reaching #4509 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Moriah with classmates?
- Moriah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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