Kato 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
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Popularity Comparison

Kato Rank #2,796
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2796 for Kato.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kato ___

  • Kato James
  • Kato Michael
  • Kato Elijah
  • Kato David
  • Kato Emmanuel
  • Kato Joseph

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 Kato

Zola Amara Kofi Nia Kwame

If you choose Urijah

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kato or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Kato and Urijah mean?

Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kato and Urijah boy or girl names?

Kato is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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