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Uriah is a masculine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name אוּרִיָה (ʾUriya) meaning ‘Yahweh is my light’, from the roots אוּר (ʾur) meaning ‘light, flame’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament this is the name of a Hittite warrior in King David's army, the first husband of Bathsheba." It ranked #650 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name אוּרִיָה (ʾUriya) meaning ‘Yahweh is my light’, from the roots אוּר (ʾur) meaning ‘light, flame’ and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament this is the name of a Hittite warrior in King David's army, the first husband of Bathsheba. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Uriah ranked #650 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #650 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah means "Yahweh is my light", according to Behind the Name.
Is Uriah a popular name?
Uriah ranked #650 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Uriah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Uriah appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Uriah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
