Uriah
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: God is my light, flame of God
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #650 in 2025 with 427 babies born.
History: From the Hebrew meaning God is my light. In the Bible, Uriah the Hittite was a soldier whose wife Bathsheba was taken by King David. Uriah Heep is a memorable Dickens character. It has a strong biblical resonance.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Uriah? About 1 in 7,283 babies born in 2025 were named Uriah, or roughly 1.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Uriah
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah means “God is my light, flame of God” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Uriah?
Uriah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my light, flame of God”.
How popular is Uriah?
Uriah ranked #648 in 2025 — given to 427 babies that year.
When was Uriah most popular?
Uriah peaked in 2014 with 559 babies registered that year.
Is Uriah a boy or girl name?
Uriah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Uriahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Uriah rising or falling in popularity?
Uriah has risen 4401 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5049 in 2020 to #648 in 2025.
How long has Uriah been recorded?
Uriah appears in birth records across 107 years — from 1880 through 2025.