Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Uriah
Uriah means “God is my light”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Uriah — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "God is my light", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Uri is on your shortlist, Uriah belongs in the same conversation.
Uriah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is my light
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Uriah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Uriah as U·R·I·A·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Uriah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Uriah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Uriaha, Uriahe, Uriahy, Uria.
- Nicknames: Uri and U.
- Middle names: Pair Uriah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Uriah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Uri, Uriel, Urban, Urbano, Ural — full picks on the sibling names for Uriah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Uriah? Browse our names like Uriah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Uriah
What does the name Uriah mean?
Uriah means "God is my light" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Uriah is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Uriah?
Uriah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Uriah?
Uriah has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Uriah a boy's or girl's name?
Uriah is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Uriah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Uriah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Uriah?
Names that share Uriah's sound and style include Uri, Uriel, Urban, Urbano, Ural.
What middle names pair well with Uriah?
Good middle-name fits for Uriah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Uriah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Uriah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Uriah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Uriah share its rhythm without rhyming — Uri, Uriel, Urban all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.