Muriah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Muriah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 103 babies have been named Muriah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Muriah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,702 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,702
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"gracious and pure one"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"little ruler; queenly"
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Hebrew origin
"asked of God"
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Hawaiian origin
"Gentle, tender-hearted"
#33,782 in US
American English creative naming origin
"bright, flowing one (invented blend)"
#33,608 in US
Germanic origin
"resolute protector"
#33,616 in US
Arabic origin
"close friend, beloved companion"
#33,689 in US
American origin
"Modern creative elaboration; victory ..."
#33,598 in US
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About the Name Muriah
Muriah is a girl name .
Muriah is currently ranked #33,702 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Muriah include Mur, Muy, Murie, and Muriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Muriah include Muriel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis