Uriel
Uriel first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2008, when 789 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 708.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Uriel popular?
Steady Uriel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
| 2020s | 3,838 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,747 | |
| 2000s | 6,439 | |
| 1990s | 3,412 | |
| 1980s | 941 | |
| 1970s | 344 | |
| 1960s | 134 | |
| 1950s | 53 | |
| 1940s | 17 | |
| 1930s | 26 | |
| 1920s | 80 | |
| 1910s | 44 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Uriel mean?
Hebrew name combining 'ur' ('light, flame') with 'el' ('God'), usually translated 'God is my light' or 'flame of God'. Uriel is an archangel traditionally linked with fire; the element 'ur' carries both 'light' and 'flame' senses, so the fire reading is one of two.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel means Flame of God. Hebrew name combining 'ur' ('light, flame') with 'el' ('God'), usually translated 'God is my light' or 'flame of God'. Uriel is an archangel traditionally linked with fire; the element 'ur' carries both 'light' and 'flame' senses, so the fire reading is one of two.
What is the origin of the name Uriel?
Uriel is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Uriel?
Uriel is pronounced “OOR-ee-el.”
Is Uriel a boy or a girl name?
Uriel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Uriel a popular name right now?
Uriel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
How popular is the name Uriel?
In 2025, Uriel ranked #446 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Uriel most popular?
Uriel was most popular in 2008, when about 789 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Uriel?
Names similar to Uriel include Amos, Ari, Reuben, Gideon, Boaz.
What names go well with Uriel?
hebrew names that pair well with Uriel include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.