Urijah

Boy Name #2,627 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

A Hebrew name meaning God is my light, with ancient biblical roots

American Religious communities African-American

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Meaning & Origin

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: English

"Gods flame"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

The Story of Urijah

Urijah is a variant of Uriah, a Hebrew name meaning God is my light or my flame is Yahweh, composed of uri (my flame, my light) and yah (a form of Gods name, Yahweh). In the Bible, Uriah the Hittite was a loyal soldier in King Davids army and the husband of Bathsheba. The -jah ending variant (Urijah) appears in the Bible as an alternate spelling and follows the pattern of beloved names like Elijah, Isaiah, and Josiah.

Urijah has risen in prominence partly through UFC champion Urijah Faber, a beloved fighter known as The California Kid who competed from 2002-2020. The name also benefits from the ongoing popularity of biblical names ending in -ijah, a pattern seen in Elijah and Josiah.

Uriah the Hittites story in the Bible raises deep ethical questions about power, loyalty, and justice. Despite being a minor character, his fate at the hands of King David is one of the Bibles most morally complex narratives. The name carries this weight of biblical integrity.

Fun Facts

Uriah the Hittite in the Bible was known as one of Davids Thirty Mighty Warriors
UFC champion Urijah Faber popularized the name in American sports culture
The Hebrew root uri (my flame) appears in names like Uri, Uriella, and Orion

Urijah in Other Languages

Greek Ουρίας

Latin Urias

Arabic أوريا

Hebrew אוּרִיָּה

Famous People Named Urijah

Urijah Faber

Athlete

1979

American UFC fighter, former WEC Featherweight Champion known as The California Kid

Uriah the Hittite

Military

Biblical soldier in King Davids army and husband of Bathsheba, one of Davids Thirty Mighty Warriors

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #2,627
Total SSA Count: 51
Cultural Origins: American Religious communities African-American
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Uri Rijah

Pairs Well With

Urijah James Urijah Emmanuel Urijah Ezekiel Urijah Solomon Urijah Nathan Urijah Isaiah Urijah David

Sibling Names

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam Zion Malachi

Also a Girl Name

Urijah is also used as a girl name, ranked #18771.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Urijah

What does the name Urijah mean?

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (from Hebrew). "Gods flame" (from Biblical Hebrew). Urijah is a variant of Uriah, a Hebrew name meaning God is my light or my flame is Yahweh, composed of uri (my flame, my light) and yah (a form of Gods name, Yahweh). In the Bible, Uriah the Hittite was a loyal soldier in King Davids army and the husband of Bathsheba. The -jah ending variant (Urijah) appears in the Bible as an alternate spelling and follows the pattern of beloved names like Elijah, Isaiah, and Josiah.

What is the origin of the name Urijah?

Urijah has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, American, Religious communities, and African-American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "Gods flame".

Is Urijah a boy or girl name?

Urijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2627. As a girl name, it is ranked #18771. Urijah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Urijah?

Urijah is currently ranked #2627 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Urijah?

Common nicknames for Urijah include Uri and Rijah.

What are good middle names for Urijah?

Popular middle name pairings include Urijah James, Urijah Emmanuel, Urijah Ezekiel, Urijah Solomon, Urijah Nathan, Urijah Isaiah, and Urijah David.

What are good sibling names for Urijah?

Names that pair well with Urijah as siblings include Elijah, Josiah, Ezra, Naomi, Miriam, Zion, and Malachi.

How many syllables does Urijah have?

Urijah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Urijah a common or rare name?

Urijah is an uncommon name, ranked #2627 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Urijah

Urijah is a boy name with American, Religious communities, and African-American origins . The name means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" in Hebrew .

Is Urijah a boy or girl name? Urijah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,627 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,771. Urijah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Urijah is currently ranked #2,627 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Urijah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Urijah include Uri and Rijah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.