Everything about the name URIEL

Meaning, origin, history

Uriel is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew words "or" meaning "light" and "el" meaning "God". Thus, Uriel translates to "God is my light" or "Light of God". In Jewish angelology, Uriel is considered one of the seven archangels, serving as the angel of salvation. The name Uriel first appeared in the apocryphal Book of Enoch, written around 200 BCE. In this text, Uriel is depicted as an angel who leads souls to their final resting places and teaches Noah how to build his ark. Throughout history, Uriel has been associated with wisdom, intelligence, and enlightenment. The name Uriel has gained popularity in various cultures over time, with notable figures such as the 18th-century Italian poet and philosopher Uriel da Costa and the 20th-century American painter Urial Pines bearing this unique moniker. Today, Uriel continues to be chosen by parents for their children as a distinctive and meaningful name.

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Popularity of the name URIEL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided for the name Uriel in the United States from 1988 to 2023, we can observe some trends and patterns:

From 1988 to 1997, there was an average of about 6 births per year with this name. The years 1992 and 1996 had the highest numbers with 9 and 8 births respectively during this period.

Between 1998 and 2003, the number of births fluctuated between 5 and 9 annually. There was a slight increase in popularity in 2000 and 2001 with 7 and 9 births respectively.

From 2004 onwards, there has been a steady increase in the number of births with this name. The years 2012 and 2022 had the highest numbers with 13 and 16 births respectively. Notably, 2017 saw an exceptional spike with 23 births.

Overall, from 1988 to 2023, there were a total of 295 births with the name Uriel in the United States. This demonstrates that while it may not be one of the most popular names, Uriel has consistently been given to newborns over time and has even shown periods of increased popularity in recent years.