Uriel
MeaningGod is my light · Hebrew
- US rank
- #445
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #386 in 2008
708 babies were named Uriel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 20 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Uriel you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Uriel
Uriel Antuna
Mexican association football player
Choose Uriel and your child shares a first name with Uriel Antuna, a Mexican association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Uriel, like who?” Uriel Antuna's Wikipedia article is available in 29 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Uriel Antuna on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,413 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Uriel, 708 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Uriel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryUriel first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #386.
- TrendUriel has climbed 20 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #445. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedUriel is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #213, followed by Texas (#237) and Arizona (#250). It's in the top 1,000 in 30 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Uriel means “God is my light”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Mexican roots.
About the name Uriel
Uriel is a boy name of Hebrew and Mexican origin meaning “God is my light”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Uriel for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 94 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #386 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #445, with 708 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesMexican names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 271,739 girls |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 161,812 girls |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 133,333 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.2 | 122,378 boys |
| 1920s | 7.3 | 137,174 boys |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 48,123 boys |
| 1980s | 51 | 19,798 boys |
| 1990s | 176 | 5,677 boys |
| 2000s | 322 | 3,108 boys |
| 2010s | 306 | 3,268 boys |
| 2020s | 371 | 2,699 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Uriel
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel means “God is my light” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Uriel?
Uriel has Hebrew, Mexican roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Uriel a boy or girl name?
Uriel is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Uriel?
Uriel ranked #445 for US boys in 2025, given to 708 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#386).