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

Uriyah is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 219 recorded births.

When was Uriyah most popular?

Uriyah reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 35 births that year. It is currently ranked #3767 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Uriyah?

Uriyah is currently ranked #3767 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 467 babies since 2007.

Uriyah

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsDeclining

#3767▲ 962in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Uriyah is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Uriah, from the Hebrew Uriyahu, meaning 'God is my flame' or 'light of God.' Uriah was a soldier in King David's army, whose story is told with great moral weight in the Second Book of Samuel.

The story of Uriah the Hittite — a man of absolute loyalty and honor — is one of the Bible's most morally complex narratives. As a name, Uriyah carries that light-of-God meaning in a spelling that adds Old Testament authenticity, similar to Eliyah, Josiyah, and Jeriyah.

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Popularity Over Time

Uriyah has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Uriyah
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	126	#4313	▼
2010s	283	#3899	▲
2000s	58	#6942	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 2007–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Uriyah
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	30	#3767	+8 (36.4%)
2023	22	#4729	+3 (15.8%)
2022	19	#5199	-6 (-24.0%)
2021	25	#4226	-5 (-16.7%)
2020	30	#3645	+3 (11.1%)
2019	27	#3994	-7 (-20.6%)
2018	34	#3365	-1 (-2.9%)
2017	35	#3308	+5 (16.7%)
2016	30	#3674	+9 (42.9%)
2015	21	#4692	-14 (-40.0%)
2014	35	#3223	+16 (84.2%)
2013	19	#4962	-6 (-24.0%)
2012	25	#4123	+2 (8.7%)
2011	23	#4341	-11 (-32.4%)
2010	34	#3305	0
2009	34	#3329	+16 (88.9%)
2008	18	#5235	+12 (200.0%)
2007	6	#12262	—

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

Uriyah as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Uriyah has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 219 births since 2004.

#11003

Current rank

219

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Uriyah be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Uriyah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3767. As a girl's name, it ranks #11003.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2007–2024) · Methodology