Light of God or fire
Nariyah is a modern name with roots in Hebrew and Arabic. In a Hebrew context, it is often viewed as a variant of Neriah, meaning 'lamp of Yahweh' or 'God is my light.' In Arabic, it relates to 'nar,' meaning fire or luminous.
About 130 girls were named Nariyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Nariyah — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
