Cedar vs Kariyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Cedar →

Kariyah

Girl #2,554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: African American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,554
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Ria, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kariyah →

Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Kariyah Rank #2,554

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2554 for Kariyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Kariyah ___

  • Kariyah Grace
  • Kariyah Marie
  • Kariyah Jade
  • Kariyah Nicole
  • Kariyah Ann
  • Kariyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Kariyah

Zaria Mariah Jayla Isaiah Maleah

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Kariyah more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Kariyah at #2554 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Kariyah mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Kariyah means "pure, beloved" (African American origin).

Are Cedar and Kariyah boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Kariyah is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Kariyah vs Cedar Cedar vs Santi Cedar vs Thorin Cedar vs Brewer Cedar vs Uziel
← Full profile: Cedar ← Full profile: Kariyah Browse all baby names