Juriah

A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god is my light.

Babies a year
8
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Juriah by the numbers

Juriah was given to 8 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 9 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Juriah. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Jeriahgod exalts; variant of Jeremiah27 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Jariahgod will see; a variant of Jeremiah61 in the US (2017)
  • Jusiah19 in the US (2017)
  • Julianyouthful; of Jupiter8,415 in the US (2017)
  • Josiahthe Lord supports6,988 in the US (2017)
  • Judahpraised or he will be praised1,939 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean God

Like Juriah, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)
  • JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean light

Like Juriah, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
  • Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
  • Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
  • Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)

Names about as common as Juriah

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