Moriyah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ohr-eey-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Seen by yahweh

Moriyah is a name with Hebrew origins, derived from the term "Mōrīyyāh, " which means "seen by Yahweh. " It is associated with the biblical account of Abraham's near-sacrifice of her son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. This name has evolved from being a place name to being used as a feminine given name, particularly in America since the 1980s. The significance of Moriyah lies in its connection to a pivotal event in Jewish and Christian theology, symbolizing faith and divine intervention. Moriyah has been used as a feminine given name in America since the 1980s. It is currently ranked #1196 in U. Births and #1029, according to The Bump.

Moriyah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Moriyah is currently #11372 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Moriyah is currently #6429 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Moriyah is currently #5573 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Moriyah is currently #3119 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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