Uriel
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is my light, flame of God
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #446 in 2025 with 708 babies born.
History: Uriel surged in the 2010s-2020s as an archangel name meaning 'God is my light.' One of the four archangels in Jewish tradition, Uriel carries divine illumination. The name is popular in both Jewish and Hispanic-American communities. Uriel represents the heavenly naming tradition — giving children an angel's name and an angel's protection.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Uriel? About 1 in 4,629 babies born in 2025 were named Uriel, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Uriel
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel means “God is my light, flame of God” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Uriel?
Uriel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my light, flame of God”.
How popular is Uriel?
Uriel ranked #445 in 2025 — given to 708 babies that year.
When was Uriel most popular?
Uriel peaked in 2008 with 789 babies registered that year.
Is Uriel a boy or girl name?
Uriel is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Uriels in registered births are male.
Is the name Uriel rising or falling in popularity?
Uriel has risen 7610 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8055 in 2020 to #445 in 2025.
How long has Uriel been recorded?
Uriel appears in birth records across 94 years — from 1913 through 2025.