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The name Uriel peaked for girls at #5653 in 2017. The name is most popular in Texas. Uriel is also used for boys, ranking #446 in 2025.

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

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The name of the archangel in Rabbinic and Russian Orthodox tradition, Uriel is associated with truth, wisdom, and light. Also appearing in medieval literature, the name shares a similar meaning to Uriah: "God is my light, God is my flame".
 
Uriel has been appearing in the US charts since the 1980s and recently ranked in the Top 500, while in Mexico and Israel, it's a Top 100 choice. It was one of the fastest rising boy names in England and Wales in 2025, reflecting the general interest in rare, Biblical and Biblical adjacent names .
 
The name has notably appeared in the game The Elder Scrolls and in the show Supernatural.
 
Pronounced as YUWR-ee-uhl in English, oo-ree-EHL is the Hebrew pronunciation.

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The name Uriel is currently ranked #446 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #386 in 2008. The name is most popular in New Mexico, New Mexico, and New Mexico. Uriel is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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