Total births
1,239
Girls' name · since 1991
Lariah
Lariah has 1,239 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4733
- among girls today
- 1,239
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Lariah currently ranks #4733 among girls' names in America, with 1,239 babies recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Lariah recorded 1,239 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #4733 nationally today, ahead of 73% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4733 among girls today
- 1,239 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lariah is currently the #4733 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 1,239 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4733
- among girls today
- 1,239
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Lariah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4733
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Lariah was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
104 babies were named Lariah in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Lariah compares
1,239 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lariah's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lariah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,239 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 104 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lariah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lariah's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 104, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lariah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,733
Active since
1991
Lariah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 104
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lariah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lariah's strongest decade.
566 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Lariah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
- 2000s
2000s
403 births
- 2010s
2010s
566 births
- 2020s 190
2020s
190 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 566 births (46% of all-time use).
How Lariah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lariah's total volume
Lariah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lariah by state
Where Lariah concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 53 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 43 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 32 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 32 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Lariah's total US births 4.3%
Even split
53 of 1,239 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Lariah appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lariah? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 1,239 babies named Lariah. Today it holds rank #4733 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 104 births.
When was Lariah most popular? ▼
Lariah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 566 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Lariah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lariah are Texas (53 births), California (43 births), Florida (32 births).
How long has the name Lariah been used? ▼
Lariah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lariah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lara, Larissa, Larue, Larry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lariah's data
- Lariah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (566 total births) through the 2020s (190) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lariahs (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lariah
Nearby Names Like Lariah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lariah
Lara Girl
#741 30,168 births
Larissa Girl
#1611 23,498 births
Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Lariah side by side: Lariah vs Lara Lariah vs Larissa Lariah vs Larue
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lariah: #4733 Girls' Name - 1,239 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lariah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lariah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.