Kariyah
Meaning of Kariyah
Kariyah is a contemporary feminine given name of American provenance that, although absent from classical anthroponymic records, can be analytically deconstructed into the Scandinavian-rooted element Kari (itself tracing back to the Greek-derived Katherine denoting “pure”) and the Hebrew theophoric suffix –yah, which conveys a divine association with Yahweh. The composite roots imbue the name with associations of purity and divine favor, reflecting conceptual dimensions drawn from its etymological constituents. This morphological synthesis situates Kariyah within a modern Anglo-American naming paradigm characterized by the fusion of established onomastic stems and semantically potent affixes, producing a designation that balances phonetic distinctiveness with perceived gravitas. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Kariyah’s national frequency has gradually increased from 10 occurrences (rank 946) in 2020 to 70 occurrences (rank 880) in 2024, reflecting a measured rise in adoption while retaining its status as a relatively uncommon appellation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kuh-RYE-yuh (/kəˈraɪjə/)
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