Uriya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוּרִיָּה
Pronounced oo-ree-YAH
Meaning of Uriya
Uriya is read as or-Yah, "God is my light". It was borne by Uriah the priest in the days of Isaiah and by Uriah the prophet. A name of faith and light for boys and girls.
and I will take unto Me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.’
וְאָעִידָה לִּי עֵדִים נֶאֱמָנִים אֵת אוּרִיָּה הַכֹּהֵן וְאֶת־זְכַרְיָהוּ בֶּן יְבֶרֶכְיָהוּ׃
Uriya in Hebrew
Uriya is written אוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוּרִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 222 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my light
- Pronunciationoo-ree-YAH
- Hebrewאוריה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Uriya ranked #22 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (611 babies).
In 2024, Uriya ranked #100 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (170 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #84, in 2017.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 611 | 100 | 170 |
| 2023 | 28 | 538 | 114 | 148 |
| 2022 | 32 | 509 | 85 | 197 |
| 2021 | 46 | 409 | 98 | 187 |
| 2020 | 42 | 408 | 113 | 154 |
| 2019 | 36 | 449 | 114 | 164 |
| 2018 | 42 | 429 | 106 | 171 |
| 2017 | 46 | 406 | 84 | 223 |
| 2016 | 51 | 386 | 92 | 205 |
| 2015 | 44 | 387 | 92 | 198 |
| 2014 | 50 | 366 | 88 | 205 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Uriya
What does the name Uriya mean?
Uriya is read as or-Yah, "God is my light". It was borne by Uriah the priest in the days of Isaiah and by Uriah the prophet. A name of faith and light for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Uriya?
Uriya is pronounced oo-ree-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Uriya in Hebrew?
Uriya is written אוריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוּרִיָּה).
Is Uriya a biblical name?
Yes. Uriya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 8:2.
How popular is the name Uriya in Israel?
In 2024, Uriya ranked #22 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (611 babies). In 2024, Uriya ranked #100 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (170 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #84, in 2017. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Uriya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אוריה adds up to 222 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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