Urias: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: oor-ee-ahs
Origin: Israel
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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: My light is jehovah

Urias means 'my light is Jehovah'or 'God is light. 'It is derived from the Hebrew name Uriah, which signifies light or illumination. Historically, Urias has been associated with biblical figures, such as Uriah the Hittite, who was a loyal soldier in King David's army. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity due to its unique and meaningful sound, reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Its use has evolved over time, from being primarily associated with biblical figures to being used as a modern given name.

Urias Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Urias is currently #14942 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Urias is currently #6471 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Urias is currently #7137 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Urias is currently #3112 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Urias is currently #7843 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Urias is currently #3393 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Urias is currently #7185 on Kiindred Australian Names

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