Uriel, of Hebrew origin, is an angelic name that means 'God is my light'. It is often associated with the archangel Uriel, who is believed to be one of the seven archangels in Abrahamic religions. The name Uriel is also found in various forms across different cultures and languages. In Latin, it's written as Uriël, while in French, it appears as Urielle. In Russian, it's spelled Уриэль or URIEL'. Historically, Uriel has been a popular choice among Jewish families, but it has gained wider recognition in recent years due to its unique sound and angelic associations.
Over the past four decades, the name Uriel has seen varied popularity in births, with peaks occurring most recently. From 1988 to 2004, there were fewer than 10 births per year on average, with a notable spike in 2006 (11 births). However, since then, there's been an increasing trend: from 2012 onwards, the number of annual births has consistently been above 10, reaching as high as 23 in 2017. This suggests that Uriel is now more commonly chosen for newborns than it was previously.