gender neutral
Uriah
God is my light, flame of God
About Uriah
Biblical roots provide enduring foundation for this name that balances historical weight with contemporary wearability. Uriah stands distinctively among traditional names, recognized yet uncommon in modern contexts. The name's three syllables offer substance and rhythm, creating pleasant phonetic patterns when spoken. Its strong vowel opening gives immediate presence, while the softer ending prevents harshness. Uriah works across diverse cultural and linguistic environments, maintaining integrity regardless of context. The name suggests depth of character and quiet strength, associations that serve well throughout life. Parents selecting Uriah often value names with meaningful heritage that aren't overused in current generations. It provides natural nickname options while maintaining dignity in complete form. Uriah represents thoughtful naming that considers both historical significance and practical modern application, resulting in a choice that honors tradition without feeling antiquated or restrictive.
Popularity of the Name Uriah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #634 | |
| 1881 | #859 | |
| 1888 | #908 | |
| 1890 | #735 | |
| 1891 | #631 | |
| 1974 | #987 | |
| 1976 | #904 | |
| 1977 | #912 | |
| 1978 | #897 | |
| 1979 | #990 | |
| 1980 | #922 | |
| 1982 | #968 | |
| 1987 | #927 | |
| 1989 | #928 | |
| 1997 | #985 | |
| 2008 | #697 | |
| 2009 | #596 | |
| 2010 | #547 | |
| 2011 | #578 | |
| 2012 | #573 | |
| 2013 | #540 | #930 |
| 2014 | #505 | #824 |
| 2015 | #577 | #804 |
| 2016 | #545 | #883 |
| 2017 | #543 | |
| 2018 | #591 | |
| 2019 | #610 | |
| 2020 | #637 | |
| 2021 | #691 | |
| 2022 | #693 | |
| 2023 | #697 | |
| 2024 | #652 | |
| 2025 | #650 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Uriah
Names Similar to Uriah
Nicknames for Uriah
- Uri
- Rye
- Riah
- U
Famous People Named Uriah
| Uriah Heep | British musician, member of the band "Uriah Heep" |
| Uriah Hall | Jamaican-American mixed martial artist |
| Uriah Rennie | English former professional football referee |
| Uriah Smith | American religious author and scholar |
| Uriah Shelton | American actor and singer |
| Uriah St. Lewis | Trinidadian cricketer |
| Uriah Asante | Ghanaian football player |
| Uriah Grant | Jamaican musician, member of the band "Zap Pow" |
| Uriah D. Levy | American naval officer and real estate investor |
| Uriah Aili | Namibian boxer |
| Uriah Harris | American politician |
| Uriah Hitt | American baseball player |
| Uriah McKinley | American football player |
| Uriah Gamble | Australian rules footballer |
| Uriah Duffy | American football player |
| Uriah Smith Stephens | American labor leader and politician |
| Uriah S. Levy | American philanthropist |
| Uriah Tracy | American politician and lawyer |
Characters Named Uriah
| Uriah Pedrad | Character in Veronica Roth's "Divergent" series |
| Uriah the Hittite | Character in the Bible, particularly known for his involvement in the story of King David and Bathsheba |
| Uriah Cawley | Character in "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell |
| Uriah Heep | Character in Charles Dickens' novel "David Copperfield" |
| Uriah "Uri" Reckon | Character in the "Shadowhunter Chronicles" by Cassandra Clare |
| Uriah Kriegel | Character in the video game "Battlefield 2142" |
| Uriah Scott | Character in the novel "Little Dorrit" by Charles Dickens |
| Uriah Jansen | Character in the novel "Call It Sleep" by Henry Roth |
| Uriah Cobb | Character in the novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| Uriah Stilinski | Character in the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Uriah McGill | Character in the novel "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole |
| Uriah Darby | Character in the novel "Only the Good Spy Young" by Ally Carter |