Uriyah

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Uriyah Pronunciation

Uriyah is pronounced yoo-RY-ə /juˈraɪ.ə/High

Meaning: -iyah styling of Uriah — Hebrew Uriyah, 'Yahweh is my light' — the loyal Hittite soldier's nameHigh

In 30 seconds: God's light, faithfully spelled: Uriyah returns Uriah closer to its Hebrew letters — the loyal soldier's luminous name, Dickens-shadow dropped.

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Origin MediumHebrew

Meaning-iyah styling of Uriah — Hebrew Uriyah, 'Yahweh is my light' — the loyal Hittite soldier's name

U.S. rank (2024)#3767 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Uriyah is an -iyah styling of Uriah — Hebrew Uriyah, 'Yahweh is my light' — King David's loyal soldier. The spelling rides the melodic -iyah wave back toward the original Hebrew.

It registers thinly beside Uriah. Rare, light-of-God at the root, and loyal.

Did you know? Uriah the Hittite kept faith while wronged by a king — and Dickens' cringing Uriah Heep unfairly smudged the name; the Hebrew says only 'God is my light'.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Uriah — root etymology

Variations

UriahUriaUriel

Nicknames

Uri

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Uriyah?

Uriyah is pronounced yoo-RY-ə (/juˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Uriyah said aloud.

How do you say Uriyah?

Uriyah is said yoo-RY-ə (/juˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Uriyah said aloud.

What does the name Uriyah mean?

Uriyah styles Uriah, Hebrew for 'Yahweh is my light'.

Is Uriyah a boy or girl name?

Uriyah is a boy's name.

How popular is Uriyah?

Uriyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.