Uriah
How to say it: yoo-RY-uh · /jʊˈraɪə/
From Hebrew 'Uriyah' meaning 'God is my light' or 'flame of God'. A biblical name borne by a soldier in the Old Testament.
Uriah was the 613th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 427 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #644 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #613 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 427 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,764 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #644 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A biblical choice that shone brightest in the 2010s, Uriah remains in solid use. Close to its best, it may ease slightly.
What goes with it
Gentle vowels lend Uriah a soft glow tied to sky and light, alongside biblical depth and strength. Elijah offers a kindred style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Uriah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Uriah
- Uriah Shelton (born 1997)American actor and singer
- Uriah Hall (born 1984)Jamaican mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
- Uriah Rennie (1959–2025)English football referee
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