Rickey 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

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Popularity Comparison

Rickey Rank #2,803
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2803 for Rickey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rickey ___

  • Rickey James
  • Rickey Lee
  • Rickey Wayne
  • Rickey Dale
  • Rickey Eugene
  • Rickey Dean

Urijah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rickey

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If you choose Urijah

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rickey or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Rickey at #2803 in the United States.

What do Rickey and Urijah mean?

Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rickey and Urijah boy or girl names?

Rickey is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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