All about the name URIYAH

Meaning, origin, history.

Uriyah is a unique and distinctive name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my light". It is often associated with the biblical figure Urijah the Hittite, a commander of King Ahaz's army in the Book of Kings. Uriyah was also the name given to one of King David's generals, who was famously betrayed by his wife Bathsheba and subsequently killed at the orders of King David himself.

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Jewish

Popularity of the name URIYAH since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Uriyah experienced significant popularity between 2007 and 2023, with a notable peak in recent years.