Kenai vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenai

Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

Cultural Roots

American Native Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#770
Total SSA Count
327
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken, Kai

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kenai Rank #770
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #770 for Kenai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenai ___

  • Kenai James
  • Kenai Bear
  • Kenai River
  • Kenai Cole
  • Kenai Lee
  • Kenai Wade

Uriah ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenai or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Kenai at #770 in the United States.

What do Kenai and Uriah mean?

Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenai and Uriah boy or girl names?

Kenai is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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