Uri
Uri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈuːɹi/ · /ˈjuːɹi/
Meaning and origin of Uri
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew אוּרִי (úri, “light”).
How popular is Uri?
Since 1880, 140 girls and 1,255 boys in the U.S. have been named Uri (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6904 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #2099 in 1979. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Uri
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Uri
Sister and brother names that share Uri's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Uri FAQ
What does the name Uri mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew אוּרִי (úri, “light”).
What is the origin of the name Uri?
Uri is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Uri?
Since 1880, 140 girls and 1,255 boys in the U.S. have been named Uri (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6904 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #2099 in 1979. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Uri a boy or girl name?
Uri is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (140 girls and 1,255 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.