Uriah
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced yoo-RYE-ah
Verified name
What does Uriah mean?
God is my light
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 557 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3256 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Uri
Variant: Uriyah
Related: Uriel
Using Uriah across cultures
A biblical name with a dignated sound in English.
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