Moriah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Moriah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 108 babies have been named Moriah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Moriah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,962 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,962
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Moriah is also used as a girl name, ranked #1212.
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About the Name Moriah
Moriah is a boy name .
Is Moriah a boy or girl name? Moriah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,962 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,212. Moriah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Moriah is currently ranked #10,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moriah include Mor, Mori, Moriy, Moriie, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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