Moriah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Moriah originates from Hebrew, meaning 'place of teaching' or 'land of God'. It has evolved through historical language forms and is notably linked to a significant biblical narrative. The name carries traits of spirituality and uniqueness, with no direct biblical references other than its geographical significance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and continues to be favored for its religious connotations.
The name Moriah is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Moriah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Moriah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13658th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18398th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2329th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 724th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 764th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1108th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Moriah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Moriah"
Pronunciation
/məˈraɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Moriah is derived from the Hebrew word 'Moriah', which is believed to mean 'the place of teaching' or 'the land of God'. It is associated with the biblical Mount Moriah, where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Meaning
place of teaching, land of God
Language Evolution
Moriah (Hebrew), Moria (Latinized form), Moriah (modern English)
Biblical Background
Moriah is mentioned in the Bible as the location where Abraham was tested by God, making it a significant place in biblical history.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among English-speaking populations, partly due to its biblical significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Moria, Moryah
Modern Popularity & Image
Moriah is often perceived as a unique and spiritual name, appealing to those with religious or biblical connections.
Famous People
Moriah Elizabeth (YouTuber and artist), Moriah Peters (singer and songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Moriah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Moriah"
"Moriah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9184th of 16616 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13658th of 24088 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18398th of 23106 | 14 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2329th of 19264 | 556 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 724th of 27321 | 4,326 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 764th of 35406 | 5,534 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1108th of 30306 | 2,757 |
Regional Popularity of "Moriah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Moriah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
76.00% 2232nd/2937 |
72.35% 2520th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
43.32% 1752nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.83% 657th/3685 |
17.21% 770th/4475 |
16.31% 847th/5194 |
11.05% 698th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.45% 662nd/4582 |
17.66% 912th/5164 |
9.75% 713th/7313 |
12.03% 898th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.09% 1119th/3984 |
27.88% 1251st/4487 |
13.72% 936th/6822 |
22.58% 1417th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Moriah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Moriah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.