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UK girl's name

Lariah

A feminine name derived from the French "l'aria", meaning "the aria" or "melody".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lariah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lariah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Lariah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lariah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Lariah.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lariah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

4 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Lariah mean?

The name Lariah is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. The name does not have a clear linguistic origin or root, and its meaning is ambiguous.

Some theories suggest that Lariah might be a combination of the name Lara, which has Russian and Latin origins, and the suffix "-iah," which is often found in Hebrew names. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim.

Despite its recent emergence, the name Lariah has gained some popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Lariah Huntsman, an American actress born in 1990. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the series "Hart of Dixie" and the movie "Home Sweet Hell."

Another notable individual with this name is Lariah Rochelle, an American model and influencer born in 1996. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram, where she shares her fashion and lifestyle content.

In the field of sports, Lariah Thomas is an American basketball player who played for the University of Mississippi during the late 2010s. She was a standout player for the Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team.

Lariah Washington is an American singer and songwriter born in the late 1990s. She has released several singles and has gained recognition for her soulful voice and songwriting abilities.

Lastly, Lariah Wills is an American entrepreneur and business executive. She founded a successful marketing agency and has been recognized for her leadership and innovation in the field of digital marketing.

While the name Lariah may be relatively new, it has gained a foothold in various areas, from entertainment to sports and business. As a modern name without a clear historical lineage, its popularity and usage will likely continue to evolve in the coming years.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Lariah over time

The chart below shows babies named Lariah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Lariah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Lariah
01234200920162023

Decades

Lariah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lariah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5687 3 1
2010s #5147 18 5
2000s #4564 4 1

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FAQ

Lariah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lariah in the UK right now?

In 2023, Lariah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Lariah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Lariah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lariah?

A feminine name derived from the French "l'aria", meaning "the aria" or "melody".

How many people are called Lariah in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Lariah across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.