Zamariah

“God has lifted up”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#8970US 2023

12Births / yr

↓Falling

253All-time births

📅 Since 200000

What does Zamariah mean and where does it come from?

Zamariah is a modern name that blends traditional Hebrew elements. It is relatively new in usage and can be considered a variant of the name Zamar, which translates to praising or singing in Hebrew. The name has become popular in African American communities and signifies spiritual elevation. There

Cultural significance

Zamariah has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god has lifted up.

Peak popularity

Reached #5736 in 2008 — currently #8970 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Zamariah?

Zamariah works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Zamariah Grace

How popular is Zamariah right now?

Falling — down 456 spots — currently #8970 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#8970 · Top 6.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#8970	12	▼ down 456 · -8% births
2022	#8514	13	▲ up 1755 · +30% births
2021	#10269	10	▼ down 352
2020	#9917	10	▼ down 623 · -17% births
2015	#9294	12	▼ down 1485 · -25% births
2010	#7809	16	▲ up 1015 · +23% births
2005	#8824	13	▲ up 8812 · +160% births
2000	#17636	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Zamariah

Best Year2010Rank #7809

Peak Count16

Average Rank#10154

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Zamariah

Zamariah is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2000. With 253 total births recorded, Zamariah remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #17636 in 2000 to #8970 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Zamariah in 2008:

Emma Isabella Emily Olivia Ava

Zamariah by decade

Zamariah peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	114
2010s ★	129
2020s	10

💎Zamariah has only 253 total recorded births since 2000 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Zamariah?

Common

ZamZamieZamyAriah

What names sound and feel like Zamariah?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Zamariah also consider these

American · Derived from the

Jamariah

American · God will raise

Zacariah

USA · The Lord has

Common questions about the name Zamariah

What does the name Zamariah mean?

Zamariah means "God has lifted up" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Zamariah?

Zamariah is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Zamariah have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Zamariah?

Zamariah originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Zamariah?

Zamariah pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Zamariah trending right now?

Zamariah is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.