Uriel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #482 in 2012 with 559 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 789 births ranking #386. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 41.2%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 3,393 boys born was named Uriel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Uriel is a luminous Hebrew name meaning God is my light. It feels spiritual, elegant, and slightly uncommon without being obscure.
The name appears in Jewish and Christian tradition and is also associated with an archangel in some texts. Its appeal lies in its bright meaning and its flowing, classical sound.