Meredith vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meredith Rank #490
Zariah Rank #440

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Zariah ___

  • Zariah Grace
  • Zariah Mae
  • Zariah Rose
  • Zariah Jade
  • Zariah Marie
  • Zariah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Zariah more popular?

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Zariah mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Meredith and Zariah boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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