Total births
108
Girls' name · since 1972
Radiah
Radiah has 108 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 108
- total births
- 1972–1979
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Radiah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 108 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Radiah recorded 108 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1979.
- 108 total births
- 1972–1979 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
108 girls have been named Radiah since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1979.
- 108
- total births
- 1972–1979
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Radiah was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
42 babies were named Radiah in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Radiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Radiah's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Radiah at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Radiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1979
- Peak year (1974)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Radiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Radiah's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Radiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 108 births (100% of all-time use).
Radiah by state
Where Radiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 4.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 4.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Radiah's total US births 5.6%
Even split
6 of 108 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Radiah? ▼
Radiah has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 42 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Radiah most popular? ▼
Radiah was most popular in the 1970s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Radiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Radiah are Pennsylvania (6 births), California (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Radiah been used? ▼
Radiah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 8 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Radiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Radhika, Radha, Rada, Radonna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Radiah's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Radiahs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Radiah
Nearby Names Like Radiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Radiah
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Rada Girl
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Radonna Girl
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Radiance Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–1979 (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. "Radiah: Baby Name Since 1972 - 108 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/radiah. 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 Radiah 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 June 2026.