Urijah
MeaningGod is my light · Hebrew form of Uriah
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #619 in 2009
44 babies were named Urijah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,186 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Urijah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Urijah, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Urijah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryUrijah first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #619. Today it's #2,833, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowUrijah is 8.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 38,760.
- TrendUrijah has slipped 1,186 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningUrijah is a Hebrew form of Uriah, which means “God is my light”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Urijah
Urijah is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my light”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-jah”. US birth records list Urijah for boys from 2000 to 2025, in 24 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #619 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 | 28,852 boys |
| 2010s | 136 | 7,339 boys |
| 2020s | 40 | 24,783 boys |
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- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Urijah
What does the name Urijah mean?
Urijah means “God is my light” in Hebrew, as a form of Uriah.
What is the origin of the name Urijah?
Urijah has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Urijah a boy or girl name?
Urijah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Urijah?
Urijah ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#619).