Uriah
Uriah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /jʊəˈɹaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Uriah
- A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew אוּרִיָּה ('ūriyyā, literally “God is my light”).
How popular is Uriah?
Since 1880, 915 girls and 12,077 boys in the U.S. have been named Uriah (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3732 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #650 for boys, with 457 babies given the name.
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Uriah FAQ
What does the name Uriah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin. From Biblical Hebrew אוּרִיָּה ('ūriyyā, literally “God is my light”).
What is the origin of the name Uriah?
Uriah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Uriah?
Since 1880, 915 girls and 12,077 boys in the U.S. have been named Uriah (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3732 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #650 for boys, with 457 babies given the name.
Is Uriah a boy or girl name?
Uriah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 915 girls and 12,077 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.