Zariyah

Meaning of Zariyah

Zariyah means 'radiant' or 'shining light.' It conveys a sense of brightness and beauty.

Zariyah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zariyah

Zariyah has cooled off, slipping to #645 in 2025, down from a peak of #593 in 2022.

Notable people named Zariyah

• Zaria Simone
  American actress and singer
• Zaria Forman
  American artist and activist
• Zaria Dotson
  American track and field athlete
• Zaria Whitfield
  American TV personality
• Zaria Graham
  Barbadian beauty pageant titleholder

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Questions about the name Zariyah

What does the name Zariyah mean?

Zariyah means zariyah means 'radiant' or 'shining light.' it conveys a sense of brightness and beauty, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zariyah a boy's or a girl's name?

Zariyah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zariyah?

In 2025, Zariyah ranked #645 for girls, down from #619 the year before.

When was Zariyah most popular?

Zariyah peaked at #593 in 2022.