Uriel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Uriel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Uriel?
Uriel is spelled U-R-I-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Uriel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Uriel may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “God is my light” or “light of God.”
- Origin
- Uriel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is often used in religious contexts.
- Pronunciation
- YOO-ree-uhl · 3 syllables
Uriel Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#445
Recorded Births708
- Girls usage fell 417 places to #8,860 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #445 and recorded 38 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Uriel Mean?
Uriel may derive from Hebrew elements meaning “God is my light” or “light of God.”
Origin: Uriel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is often used in religious contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Uriel?
PronunciationYOO-ree-uhl
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Uriel?
- History
- References to the name Uriel appear in various religious texts where it is identified as the name of an archangel.
Uriel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 708 | #445 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 670 | #461 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 607 | #497 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 628 | #486 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 588 | #499 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 637 | #465 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 655 | #457 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 581 | #495 |
| 2017 | Girls | 23 | #5,517 |
| 2017 | Boys | 539 | #526 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 557 | #530 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 491 | #572 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 575 | #490 |
When Was Uriel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
789 recorded births
National rank #386
2006 · Boys
751 recorded births
National rank #402
2007 · Boys
741 recorded births
National rank #398
2009 · Boys
733 recorded births
National rank #403
Where Uriel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #213 | 9 |
| TX | #237 | 166 |
| AZ | #250 | 32 |
| CA | #256 | 146 |
| OR | #281 | 15 |
| CO | #346 | 18 |
| NJ | #396 | 20 |
| MD | #407 | 12 |