Uri
Uri first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2023, when 60 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 42.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Uri popular?
Rising Uri has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 294 | |
| 2000s | 223 | |
| 1990s | 144 | |
| 1980s | 133 | |
| 1970s | 167 | |
| 1960s | 29 | |
| 1950s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Uri mean?
Uri means “my light” or “my flame” in Hebrew.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uri mean?
Uri means My light, my flame. Uri means “my light” or “my flame” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Uri?
Uri is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Uri?
Uri is pronounced “OO-ree.”
Is Uri a boy or a girl name?
Uri is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Uri a popular name right now?
Uri has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Uri?
In 2025, Uri ranked #2984 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Uri most popular?
Uri was most popular in 2023, when about 60 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Uri?
Names similar to Uri include Doron, Boaz, Reuben, Amos, Ari.
What names go well with Uri?
Hebrew names that pair well with Uri include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.