Origin
Hebrew (Israeli)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Pisces
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Meriah is a name often given to girls. Ranked #16822 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Hebrew (Israeli) origin and traditionally means "Beloved star of the sea". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Meriah
Meriah is a variant inspired by Mariah and Maria, carrying Hebrew roots tied to the sea and beloved status. Its soft, flowing pronunciation gives it a dreamy, ethereal quality. Today it stands out as a gentle yet distinctive choice reflecting kindness and intuition.
Popularity
Currently ranked #16822 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #16822. Changed -5949 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Embraces compassion.
Craves adventure.
Values order.
Promotes cooperation.
Zodiac & Astrology
Pisces
Reflects dreamy sensitivity.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Gentle and flowing presence.
Color Aura
Ocean Blue
Element
Water
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Aquamarine
Spirit Animal
Dolphin
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Water × Spring
Personality & Traits
Intuitive
Trusts inner wisdom.
Kind
Shows gentle care.
Creative
Thinks imaginatively.
Famous People Named Meriah
Meriah Smith
Indie musician
Meriah Peters
Author and speaker
Meriah in Pop Culture
Meriah
Fantasy novel
Meriah Quinn
Animated series
Historical Events
1800
Variant appears in records.
1990
Modern usage increases.
International Variations
Meriah in Different Scripts
מריה
Hebrew
梅里亚
Chinese (Mandarin)
メリア
Japanese (Katakana)
مريا
Arabic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Meriah:
Meriah Grace
Meriah Hope
Meriah Faith
Meriah Joy
Meriah Pearl
Meriah Sky
Meriah Dawn
Fun Facts & Trivia
Variant of Mariah.
Evokes ocean themes.
Rising in popularity.
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girlPronunciation
meh-RYE-ah
Quick Facts
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