Kolby vs Seriyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kol

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Seriyah

Girl #3,797 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"attendant of God, God has prevailed"

Origin: Hebrew 'Serayah'

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,797
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Riyah, Ria

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kolby Rank #1,272
Seriyah Rank #3,797

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #3797 for Seriyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kolby ___

  • Kolby James
  • Kolby Ray
  • Kolby Dean
  • Kolby Lee
  • Kolby Wayne
  • Kolby Scott

Seriyah ___

  • Seriyah Grace
  • Seriyah Marie
  • Seriyah Nicole
  • Seriyah Faith
  • Seriyah Renee
  • Seriyah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

If you choose Seriyah

Zariyah Aniyah Maliyah Josiah Jeremiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolby or Seriyah more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Seriyah at #3797 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Seriyah mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Seriyah means "attendant of God, God has prevailed" (Hebrew 'Serayah' origin).

Are Kolby and Seriyah boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Seriyah is primarily a girl name.

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