Urijah Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-rye-uh / /juːˈraɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
My light (Hebrew); God is my light (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Urijah is derived from 'Uri' meaning light and 'Yah' referring to God, often associated with biblical figures. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a modern name, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary naming practices.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Uriah
- Urija
International Variants
- Uri (Hebrew)
- Uria (Spanish)
Famous people named Urijah
Urijah Faber — mixed martial artist.
Urijah Heep — character in 'David Copperfield'.
Fictional characters named Urijah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Urijah was first seen in the United States in 2000. Urijah has ranked as high as #980 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Urijah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Urijah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| 2009 | 403 |
| 2010 | 390 |
| 2011 | 360 |
| 2012 | 355 |
| 2013 | 302 |
| 2014 | 293 |
| 2015 | 253 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2017 | 167 |
| 2018 | 125 |
| 2019 | 117 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 51 |