Uri Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
91% Masculine / 9% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Uri means 'my light' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Uri
Uri is a Hebrew name meaning 'my light' or 'my flame'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'or' which means 'light'. Uri has biblical origins and is mentioned in both the Old Testament and the Book of Chronicles. This name symbolizes brightness, enlightenment, and knowledge.
Popularity of the Name Uri
The popularity for the name Uri peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,914 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Uri had the most female births in 2020 with 17, which ranked number 6,616 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 49, which ranked number 2,664 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Uri has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 57 births, an increase of 128.00%. Among males, Uri has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 49 births, an increase of 157.89%. Among females, Uri has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Uri
- 20 Year Trend of Uri: 119.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Uri: 128.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Uri: 157.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Uri: 33.33%
Popularity of Uri by State
For males, Uri was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Uri. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Uri
- Total Births of Uri: 62 (8.59%)
- Male Births of Uri: 54 (9.94%)
- Female Births of Uri: 8 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Uri over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.59% increase in total births, for a total of 62 births in 2024. Male births for Uri have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 54 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.94%. For Females, births for Uri have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.