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Urijah vs Rivers

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Urijah Rank #2,627
Rivers Rank #2,516

Rivers is more popular, ranked #2516 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urijah or Rivers more popular?

Rivers is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Urijah and Rivers mean?

Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Rivers means "one who lives by rivers" (Old French/English origin).

Are Urijah and Rivers boy or girl names?

Urijah is primarily a boy name. Rivers is primarily a boy name.

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