Urijah

Meaning of Urijah

My light is Yahweh (God). It suggests God is the source of guidance and enlightenment.

Urijah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Urijah

After ranking as high as #619 in 2009, Urijah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Urijah

• Urijah Faber
  Mixed martial artist
• Uriah Shelton
  American actor
• Uriah Heep
  Fictional character
• Uriah Hall
  Jamaican-American mixed martial artist
• Uriah Tracy
  U.S. Senator

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Questions about the name Urijah

What does the name Urijah mean?

Urijah means my light is yahweh (god). it suggests god is the source of guidance and enlightenment, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Urijah a boy's or a girl's name?

Urijah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Urijah?

Urijah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Urijah most popular?

Urijah peaked at #619 in 2009.