Uriah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced yuur-RY-uh · 3 syllables
Uriah means “God is my light”, from Hebrew.
From Biblical Hebrew ('uriyya, literally “God is my light”).
- Meaning
- God is my light
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- yuur-RY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #648
- US babies a year
- about 425 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Uriah?
Uriah was the #648 name in the US in 2025, given to 457 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #648 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Uriah?
Half of US adults named Uriah are older than 30; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Uriah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Josiah
- Zachariah
- Jeremiah
- Zechariah
- Jedidiah
- Akiva
- Canaan
- Asher
- Jonah
- Matthias
- Immanuel
- Gideon
- Nahum
- Zakaria
- Japheth
- Uri
Questions about Uriah
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah means “God is my light”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Uriah?
Uriah is pronounced yuur-RY-uh.
How popular is the name Uriah?
Uriah was the #648 name in the US in 2025, given to 457 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Uriah?
Half of US adults named Uriah are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 52.