The name Uri peaked for girls at #6900 in 2020. Uri is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Uri is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "my flame, my light".

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This short but strong name, commonly heard in Israel, has a lot of crossover potential, and is among the most usable on the minuscule menu of U names. 
 The are two Uris in the Old Testament--the father of Bezalel, an artisan blessed with the skill to create the meeting tent and ark of the covenant for Moses, and the father of Geber, one of the twelve officials who provided nourishment for Solomon. Uri is a symbolic name for boys born on Hanukkah. 
Notable bearers: Uri Geller, self-proclaimed paranormalist known for his spoon bending on "The Tonight Show;" and prize-winning children's book writer and illustrator Uri Shulevitz. 
Longer related names: Uriah, the archangel, and Uriel.

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The name Uri peaked for boys at #2098 in 1979. The name is most popular in URI, URI, and URI. Uri is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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