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Uriyah

♀ Girl

Pronounced oo-RYE-uh /uːˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Uriah/Uriyah, from the Hebrew Uriyyah, 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame.' Traditionally a masculine biblical name; used here for a girl though it leans to boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Hebrew name: Uriyah means 'God is my light' (said 'oo-RYE-uh'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA variant of Uriah/Uriyah, from the Hebrew Uriyyah, 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame.' Traditionally a masculine biblical name; used here for a girl though it leans to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8322 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042025

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

Uriyah is a form of Uriah, from the Hebrew for 'God is my light.' Traditionally a boy's biblical name, it appears here for a girl and reads as a bold, meaning-rich pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'oo-RYE-uh').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. data, against heavier boys' use. Rare, radiant, and bold.

Did you know? Uriyah is Hebrew for 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame' — a biblical name traditionally masculine, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'oo-RYE-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Uriyah — Hebrew 'God is my light'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

UriahUriaUriyah

Nicknames

UriRiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Uriyah mean?

Uriyah is Hebrew for 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame' — a form of the biblical Uriah.

How do you pronounce Uriyah?

It's said oo-RYE-uh /uːˈraɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Uriyah a boy or girl name?

Uriyah is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Uriyah?

Uriyah is a rare name for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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