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Sariyah

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

The baby name Sariyah is popular in a multitude of religions and cultures. It could be a variation of the Arabic Sariya or a spelling alternative to the name Sariah as is in the Old Testament and Book of Mormon. No matter the origin, Sariyah is currently a top 900 name in America.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Sariyah:

Sariyah is a variation of the original spelling Sariah. The latter comes from the Hebrew baby name Seraiah seen in the Old Testament. It was the name for several characters throughout the Old Testament. Sariyah may also come from the Arabic name Sariya, however. The name either means “night traveler, night rain” or “Yahweh is ruler”. Yahweh is the Hebrew term for God.

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Symbolism of the Name Sariyah:

When considering that the baby name Sariyah comes from Sariah, the meaning would be the same. Sariah is a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh is ruler.” Others believe that the name is a variation of Sariya, however, which means “night traveler” or “night rain.”

Nicknames for the Name Sariyah:

Picking a nickname can be tough, but we're here to help make the process easier. Check out our full list of every great Sariyah nickname:

  • Sari
  • Riya 
  • Riyah
  • Riri
  • Ariya
  • Ariyah 
  • Sara
  • Yaya
  • Ree
  • Iyah
  • Ari
  • Aya
  • Sar

Style of the Name Sariyah:

Classical

Gender of the Name Sariyah:

Sariyah is a baby name with an international flair for girls.

Pronunciation of the Name Sariyah:

sa-REE-yah in Arabic and suh-RIE-uh

Number of Syllables in the Name Sariyah:

Three

Emotion Evoked From the Name Sariyah:

Sariyah feels international and mature. It has a refined and complex feel behind it.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Sariyah:

  • Sariya
  • Sariah 
  • Saria
  • Zariah
  • Zaria
  • Zaryah
  • Zarya

Popularity of the Name Sariyah:

Sariyah became a top 1,000 name in America in 2011 at rank 983. As of 2022, the name ranks as high as it's ever been: 730.

Great Middle Names for Sariyah and Their Meanings:

  • Joy (happiness)
  • Anastasia (resurrection)
  • Linnae (twinflower, lime tree)
  • Leolla (loyal, faithful, lion)
  • Nicole (people of victory)
  • Ingrid (beautiful, loved)
  • Lynn (lake)
  • Genesis (origin)

Famous People with the Name Sariyah:

  • Sariyah Panton (social media influencer)

There are no fictional or pop-cultural references to the baby name Sariyah.

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