Isma vs Uriyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isma

Girl #12,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safeguarded, protected by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,363
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

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Uriyah

Boy #3,763 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,763
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riyah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Isma Rank #12,363
Uriyah Rank #3,763

Uriyah is more popular, ranked #3763 vs #12363 for Isma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isma ___

  • Isma Nour
  • Isma Fatima
  • Isma Layla
  • Isma Amira
  • Isma Sara
  • Isma Yasmin

Uriyah ___

  • Uriyah James
  • Uriyah David
  • Uriyah Solomon
  • Uriyah Ezra
  • Uriyah Benjamin
  • Uriyah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

If you choose Uriyah

Isaiah Ezekiel Nehemiah Miriam Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isma or Uriyah more popular?

Uriyah is more popular, ranked #3763 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Isma and Uriyah mean?

Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin). Uriyah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isma and Uriyah boy or girl names?

Isma is primarily a girl name. Uriyah is primarily a boy name.

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