What is the origin of the name Neriah?

Neriah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Neriah?

Neriah is currently ranked #830 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Neriah?

Neriah is pronounced neh-RYE-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Neriah

neh-RYE-uh

Popularity

#830

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,374

Peak Year

#338 in 2024

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'light of God' or 'lamp of God'.

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Neri Ria

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Neri Ria

Similar Names

Seraphina Eliana Ariella Naomi

Personality Traits

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