River or light
Nahriah is a rare name likely derived from the Arabic word 'nahr' meaning river, or potentially related to the Hebrew 'neharah' meaning light or shine. It combines a soft, melodic sound with imagery of flowing water or radiant illumination.
Less common today
Nahriah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,108 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
