Uriel vs Zulay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

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Zulay

Girl #9,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brilliant beauty; radiant one"

Origin: Arabic via Latin American

Cultural Roots

Latin American Colombian Arabic-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,270
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu, Zuly

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Popularity Comparison

Uriel Rank #462
Zulay Rank #9,270

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 vs #9270 for Zulay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Zulay ___

  • Zulay Maria
  • Zulay Isabel
  • Zulay Sofia
  • Zulay Elena
  • Zulay Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

If you choose Zulay

Yolanda Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriel or Zulay more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Zulay at #9270 in the United States.

What do Uriel and Zulay mean?

Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin). Zulay means "Brilliant beauty; radiant one" (Arabic via Latin American origin).

Are Uriel and Zulay boy or girl names?

Uriel is primarily a boy name. Zulay is primarily a girl name.

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