Uriah
Uriah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my light.
Origin and history
Uriah is a traditional Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my light'. Historically recognized through Old Testament narrative, it saw moderate use in Puritans and has maintained steady, moderate popularity in the contemporary United States.
Popularity in the United States
12,077 babies in the United States have been named Uriah since 1880. It ranks #1075 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #654.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 106 |
| 1930-1940 | 49 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 583 |
| 1980-1990 | 860 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,048 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,888 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,850 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,421 |
Famous people named Uriah
- Uriah Hall: Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer
- Uriah Shelton: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Uri, Ry
Fun facts
- Charles Dickens used the name for the memorable antagonist Uriah Heep in his 1850 novel David Copperfield.
- The name combines the Hebrew elements 'ur' (light) and 'Yah' (short form of the divine name Yahweh).