Uriah
Uriah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord is my light”, pronounced yoo-RY-ah. It ranked #650 in the United States in 2025, given to 427 babies, and peaked at #505 in 2014. Common nicknames: Uri, Ri.
How popular is Uriah in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Uriah mean, and where does it come from?
Uriah is the Hebrew Uriyah, "Yahweh is my light," and belongs to one of the more uncomfortable stories in the Hebrew Bible: Uriah the Hittite, a loyal soldier whom David sent to die at the front so that he could take Bathsheba. Dickens added a second association with Uriah Heep, the clammiest hypocrite in English fiction, and a rock band took the name from him. Despite both, it has been in the American top thousand since 1880 and is steady today.
How is Uriah used around the world?
Uriah is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Uriah?
Famous People Named Uriah
- Uriah Shelton — American actor
- Uriah Hall — Jamaican-American mixed martial artist
- Uriah P. Levy — first Jewish commodore of the United States Navy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord is my light." Uriah is the Hebrew Uriyah, "Yahweh is my light," and belongs to one of the more uncomfortable stories in the Hebrew Bible: Uriah the Hittite, a loyal soldier whom David sent to die at the front so that he could take Bathsheba. Dickens added a second association with Uriah Heep, the clammiest hypocrite in English fiction, and a rock band took the name from him.
How do you pronounce Uriah?
Uriah is pronounced yoo-RY-ah. Common variations include Uriyah, Urijah, Uria.
Is Uriah a boy name?
Yes, Uriah is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Uri, Ri.