Kariah
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Kariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 509 babies have been named Kariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kariah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,594 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,594
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Kariah
Kariah is a girl name .
Kariah is currently ranked #7,594 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kariah include Kar, Kari, Kariy, Kariie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kariah include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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