Uria Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationYOO-ree-uh / ˈjʊəriə

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: 'my light'; Latin: 'of the light'

Historical & Cultural Background

Uria is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical references. In the Hebrew Bible, Uriah is known as a soldier in King David's army. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, including Latin-speaking regions, where it retains similar meanings related to light. It is relatively uncommon but has seen usage in modern contexts.

Trend Summary

Uria has remained relatively rare in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.

Similar Names

EliasIsaiahZachariahJeremiahUlyssesAmariahJosiahNehemiah

Variants

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International Variants

  • Uriah (English)
  • Uria (Spanish)

Famous people named Uria

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Fictional characters named Uria

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Uria was first seen in the United States in 1974. Uria has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Uria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Uria

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19745
20046