Jidenna vs Urijah

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
Nicknames
Uri, Rijah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jidenna Rank #2,804
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2804 for Jidenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jidenna ___

  • Jidenna James
  • Jidenna Emmanuel
  • Jidenna Cole
  • Jidenna Alexander
  • Jidenna Michael
  • Jidenna Lee

Urijah ___

  • Urijah James
  • Urijah Emmanuel
  • Urijah Ezekiel
  • Urijah Solomon
  • Urijah Nathan
  • Urijah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jidenna

Amara Kofi Zuri Kwame Nia

If you choose Urijah

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jidenna or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Jidenna at #2804 in the United States.

What do Jidenna and Urijah mean?

Jidenna means "father holds" (Igbo origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jidenna and Urijah boy or girl names?

Jidenna is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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