Uriel
Uriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my light.
Origin and history
Uriel is an ancient Hebrew name meaning 'God is my light'. In Judeo-Christian tradition, Uriel is recognized as one of the archangels. In the United States, it has grown in usage in recent decades as a melodic and meaningful classical name.
Popularity in the United States
21,075 babies in the United States have been named Uriel since 1880. It ranks #815 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #471.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.7 %)
- TX (20.5 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 344 |
| 1980-1990 | 941 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,412 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,439 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,747 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,838 |
Famous people named Uriel
- Uriel Antuna: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Uriel Feige: Computer Scientist, Researcher
Fun facts
- Uriel is celebrated as an archangel of wisdom and light in Christian and Jewish traditions.
- John Milton featured Uriel as the regent of the sun in his 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost.