Meaning, origin, history
Urias is a unique and uncommon name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Uriyah," which means "my light is God." The name Urias appears in the Bible, specifically in the story of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in King David's army who was betrayed by his friend Bathsheba and ultimately died at the king's orders. Despite its biblical origin, Urias is not particularly popular as a given name today. It has no specific association with any particular holiday or special day, nor are there any known traits of character that are commonly attributed to those named Urias.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Urias since 1880
Total births
317
Total since 1880
Peak year
2021
27 births
in 2023
25
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+79%
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vs previous 5 years