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Urijah

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Pronounced oor-EEJ-ah /ur.ˈidΚ’.Ι‘/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is my lightMedium

In 30 seconds: Urijah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning 'Yahweh is my light.'
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningYahweh is my light
U.S. rank (2024)#2624 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,648

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200920002024

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

History & Origin

Urijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my light.' It is one spelling of an old biblical name, sharing its root with the more familiar Uriah.

Closely tied forms include Uriah, Urias, and Uria, which carry the same meaning across spellings and languages. The added -jah ending keeps its devotional sense visible.

Did you know? Urijah appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
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Variations

UriahUriasOurias'UriyaUria

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Uriahβ€” The standard English form of the same Hebrew name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Urijah mean?

Urijah is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is my light' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Urijah?

It's commonly said oor-EEJ-ah /ur.ˈidΚ’.Ι‘/.

Is Urijah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Urijah is used as a boy name.

How popular is Urijah?

In 2024, Urijah ranked #2624 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.