Is Uri a boy's or girl's name?

Uri is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 139 recorded births.

When was Uri most popular?

Uri reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 60 births that year. It is currently ranked #3089 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Uri?

Uri is currently ranked #3089 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,212 babies since 1913.

Uri

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#3089▼ 751in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A canton of Switzerland.

Uri is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my light' or 'my flame,' from the Hebrew word ur. In the Old Testament, Uri appears in the genealogy of Bezalel, the craftsman who built the Tabernacle. Uri Geller, the famous psychic entertainer, is among its best-known modern bearers.

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Popularity Over Time

Uri climbed 2383 spots in the last 20 years — from #5472 to #3089.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Uri
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	213	#3042	▼
2010s	294	#3802	▲
2000s	223	#4593	▲
1990s	143	#4790	▲
1980s	133	#3628	▼
1970s	167	#2663	▲
1960s	29	#3628	▲
1950s	5	#4424	—
1910s	5	#3232	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(61 years, 1913–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Uri
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	40	#3089	-20 (-33.3%)
2023	60	#2338	+11 (22.4%)
2022	49	#2709	+14 (40.0%)
2021	35	#3351	+6 (20.7%)
2020	29	#3722	-6 (-17.1%)
2019	35	#3339	+3 (9.4%)
2018	32	#3517	+4 (14.3%)
2017	28	#3880	+2 (7.7%)
2016	26	#4086	-3 (-10.3%)
2015	29	#3767	+1 (3.6%)
2014	28	#3777	-9 (-24.3%)
2013	37	#3056	+18 (94.7%)
2012	19	#5027	-3 (-13.6%)
2011	22	#4499	-16 (-42.1%)
2010	38	#3069	-2 (-5.0%)
2009	40	#2985	+3 (8.1%)
2008	37	#3160	+13 (54.2%)
2007	24	#4238	+11 (84.6%)
2006	13	#6437	-12 (-48.0%)
2005	25	#3808	+10 (66.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Uri as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Uri has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 139 births since 2007.

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Current rank

139

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Uri be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Uri is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3089. As a girl's name, it ranks #8888.

Uri has two lives

Uri, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1913–2024) · Methodology

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