How old is someone named Zariah?
The average Zariah is 12 years old.
Half of all living Zariahs are between 6 and 17.
When was Zariah popular?
Zariah has been rising for years and peaked in 2023, so most Zariahs are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 391 | 390 |
| 2000s | 3,246 | 3,200 |
| 2010s | 6,532 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 4,144 | 4,100 |
How many Zariahs are still alive?
About 14,000 Zariahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Zariah since 1992.
Nearly every Zariah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zariah?
More than half of living Zariahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial under 1%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Zariah an old name?
No. Zariah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zariah will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zariah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99% of living Zariahs are women.
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Zariah's name twin is Fisher. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Fisher's age curve is the closest match to Zariah's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Zariah
How old is the average Zariah?
The average Zariah in the US is 12 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zariah?
About 14,000 Zariahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1992.
When was the name Zariah most popular?
In 2023, when about 760 baby girls were named Zariah.
Is Zariah a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Zariahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this