Uri
Uri is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My light or my flame.
Origin and history
Uri is a traditional Hebrew masculine name meaning 'my light' or 'my flame'. It has long been used in Jewish tradition and appears in the Old Testament as the father of Bezalel. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given choice with modest modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,255 babies in the United States have been named Uri since 1880. It ranks #3443 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- NY (53 %)
- NJ (23.5 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
- NC (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 294 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Famous people named Uri
- Uri Geller: Illusionist, Mentalist
- Uri Shulevitz: Author, Illustrator
Fun facts
- In the Book of Exodus, Uri is the father of Bezalel, who was appointed by God to build the Ark of the Covenant.
- Uri shares its Hebrew root 'ur' (light) with other well-known names such as Uriel and Uriah.