Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlHebrew

Moriah

moh-RYE-ah

Popularity

#1212

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

13,281

Peak Year

#517 in 1992

First Recorded

1968

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Moriah is a Hebrew name with a debated meaning, often interpreted as "God is my teacher" or "chosen by God." It is also associated with Mount Moriah, a significant location in the Bible.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

SpiritualWiseCompassionateIntuitive

Want to explore Moriah further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Moriah.

More Names to Explore

View all