Meaning, origin, history
Uriah is a unique and uncommon male given name of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my light" in Hebrew, which signifies the idea that God provides illumination and guidance throughout one's life.
The name Uriah first appears in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Samuel. Uriah the Hittite was a soldier in King David's army who was married to Bathsheba, the woman with whom King David committed adultery. This story is often associated with the name Uriah, but it's important to note that this character is not typically connected with the positive connotations of the name itself.
In recent times, Uriah has been used as a given name in some English-speaking countries, although it remains quite rare. Some notable people named Uriah include Uriah Heep, a fictional character in Charles Dickens' novel "David Copperfield," and Uriah Hall, a Jamaican mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
In numbers
Popularity of the name Uriah since 1880
Total births
861
Total since 1880
Peak year
2009
42 births
in 2023
21
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-1%
→
vs previous 5 years