Will my child share the name Zariyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Zariyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zariyah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zariyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zariyah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 320 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1108 in 2023. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Zariyah popular in the US as well as the UK?

Zariyah is more popular in the US (#620) than in the UK (#1672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Zariyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Zariyah ranks #620 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1672

Zariyah

Zariyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zariyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1672

US Rank #620

About the Name Zariyah

Zariyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 320 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1108 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2010.

Zariyah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #620, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.