Uri
yer-ee
US Popularity:5165
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:My light, my flame
Connect your little one with your family line with the name Uri, which has Hebrew and Papuan roots. Baby is going to be the new light of your life, and with this name, they can feel encouraged to go out and brighten up the world around him. Uri, meaning "my light, my flame," was originally a nickname for the Hebrew moniker Uriah and is also related to Uriel. Uriah, a biblical name, was one of King David's warriors, while Uriel is one of the seven archangels of the Apocrypha. While this name has religious connotations, its fiery meaning is strong enough to stand on its own and mirror baby's passion for life. Uri may also have links in Papua New Guinea and can connect baby to both the Uri language and the Uri Rai Sikwou clan. If your little one's family tree has roots in this historically rich island country, the name Uri is sure to help baby spread their branches.
Uri Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Uri is currently #2386 on The Bump
Boy:Uri is currently #737 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Uri is currently #5165 in U.S. births
Boy:Uri is currently #1577 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5165
in 2022
+ 825
from 2021
Sources
https://pnglanguages.sil.org/resources/languages/language/uvh https://joshuaproject.net/languages/uvh
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