To read, recite, or a person who recites
Kariyah is a modern phonetic variation of the Arabic name Qariya or Kariyah, which stems from the root meaning to read or recite. In an Islamic context, it often refers to one who recites the Quran with proper tajwid. It has gained some usage in the United States as a melodic, contemporary choice with a spiritual undertone.
Less common today
Kariyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,527 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).