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Urias

♂ Boy

Pronounced oo-REE-ahs /uˈri.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Uriah/Urias — from Hebrew Uriyyah, 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Lord is my light: Urias is the Spanish Uriah — 'Yahweh is my light'. Devout, luminous, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Uriah/Urias — from Hebrew Uriyyah, 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light'

U.S. rank (2025)#4691 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Urias is a Spanish form of Uriah — from Hebrew Uriyyah, 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light' (a faithful warrior in King David's army). A devout, luminous name popular in Latino families.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-Lord-is-my-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Uriah means 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light' in Hebrew (a loyal warrior of King David) — Urias is the Spanish form, devout and luminous.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Uriah — root etymology

Variations

UriahUriaUrijah

Nicknames

Uri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Urias mean?

Urias is the Spanish Uriah — Hebrew 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light'.

How do you pronounce Urias?

It's said oo-REE-ahs /uˈri.ɑs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Urias a boy or girl name?

Urias is a boy's name.

How popular is Urias?

Urias is a rare name in the U.S.