Ahava vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ahava Rank #5,436
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #5436 for Ahava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahava ___

  • Ahava Rachel
  • Ahava Miriam
  • Ahava Sarah
  • Ahava Ruth
  • Ahava Leah
  • Ahava Naomi

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ahava

Noa Talia Yael Eli Micah

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahava or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Ahava at #5436 in the United States.

What do Ahava and Uriah mean?

Ahava means "love" (Hebrew origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ahava and Uriah boy or girl names?

Ahava is primarily a girl name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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