William Boy
WIHL-yuhm
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Jeriah
BoyHebrew· “God has seen”
- Meaning
- God has seen
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- juh-RY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,368
- US babies 2025
- 136
- Best rank
- #1,233 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Jeriah
Jeriah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God has seen”.
God has seen is the usual interpretation of Jeriah, a Hebrew name. In the Bible, Jeriah is a Levite listed in the Books of Chronicles as the head of a family descended from Hebron. The name is rare, which makes it appealing to parents who want a biblical choice that is not widely used. It is usually pronounced jeh-RY-uh. Jeriah shares its sound with names like Jeremiah and Josiah, fitting the trend for biblical names ending in -iah. Jerry and Jeri are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jeriah first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,233 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 160 babies. In 2025, 136 babies were named Jeriah, and it ranked #1,368 nationally. That is 139% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,865 in 1980, #2,947 in 2000, #2,275 in 2010, and #1,368 in 2025. Of the 2,097 US boys named Jeriah since records began, 37% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 695 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Uziel, Draco, Dov, Zeppelin, and Sire.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jeriah ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #766 | 11 |
| Maryland | #854 | 5 |
| Indiana | #1013 | 5 |
| Florida | #1156 | 11 |
| Texas | #1233 | 17 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Jeriah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jeriah is usually pronounced juh-RY-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Jeriah
A few middle names that flow with Jeriah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jeriah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeriah mean?
Jeriah is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “God has seen”.
What is the origin of the name Jeriah?
Jeriah has Hebrew roots. God has seen is the usual interpretation of Jeriah, a Hebrew name.
Is Jeriah a popular name?
Not especially. Jeriah ranked #1,368 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jeriah a boy or girl name?
Jeriah is mainly a boy's name. About 85% of US babies named Jeriah over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jeriah?
Jeriah is usually pronounced juh-RY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings