What does the name Uriah mean?

The name Uriah means "God is my light".

What is the origin of the name Uriah?

Uriah is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 421 babies were named Uriah in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Uriah is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 421 →

All-Time Total: 11,582

Peak Year: 2014

Uriah is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my light." It is derived from the Hebrew elements "ur" meaning "light" and "yah" referring to God.

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Names with similar meaning to Uriah

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