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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yahweh is my light
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- yoo-RY-ah
Uriah is a Hebrew name that means "Yahweh is my light." It's pronounced yoo-RY-ah, and it has a vintage, classic feel that sounds both familiar and a little uncommon. If you're drawn to a boy's name with deep roots and an old-fashioned warmth, Uriah is worth a close look.
Meaning & Origin of Uriah
Meaning: Yahweh is my light.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Uriah
yoo-RY-ahIPA /jʊˈraɪə/
Popularity of Uriah
Uriah ranked #654 in the U.S. in 2024, with 421 boys given the name that year. Its peak came ten years earlier, when it reached #505 in 2014 with 559 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Uriah mean?
Yahweh is my light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Uriah?
Uriah is pronounced yoo-RY-ah (IPA: /jʊˈraɪə/).
Is Uriah a popular name right now?
Uriah peaked at #505 in 2014 and is ranked #654 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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