Possibly a variant of Sariah, meaning princess of Yahweh.
Ceriah is a modern American invention, likely created as a phonetic variant of the biblical name Sariah or a blend of names like Sierra and Mariah. While its exact etymology is unclear, it is often associated with the Hebrew elements for 'princess' and 'God'. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding name.
Less common today
Ceriah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,143 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
