Moriah
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced mor-EYE-ah
Verified name
What does Moriah mean?
Chosen by god, seen by god
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew|Biblical
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 728 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1512 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mo
Variant: Moriah, Moria
Related: Mariah
Using Moriah across cultures
The mountain region of a famous biblical binding story.
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