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.
About 35 girls were named Kariyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
