Lamp of the Lord or God is my light
Derived from the Hebrew name Neriyah, it signifies a divine light or lamp. In the Old Testament, Neriah is the father of Baruch, the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah. While historically used for males in a biblical context, it has gained modern popularity as a feminine name in the United States.
About 356 girls were named Neriah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Father of Baruch the scribe in the Hebrew Bible
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