Find out how popular the first name Auriah has been for the last 12 years (from 2011 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Auriah by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Auriah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Auriah.

The history of the first name Auriah

The name Auriah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Uriah, which dates back to biblical times. It is derived from the elements "ur" meaning "flame" or "light" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. As such, the name Auriah can be interpreted to mean "flame of God" or "light of the Lord."

Uriah was the name of a Hittite soldier who served under King David in the Old Testament. He is mentioned in the Second Book of Samuel, where his wife Bathsheba committed adultery with David, leading to a famous scandal. After Uriah refused to dishonor his oath of abstinence, David arranged for him to be killed in battle.

The earliest recorded use of the name Auriah dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various birth and parish records across Europe. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Auriah Randall, an English minister and scholar who lived from 1612 to 1688.

In the 17th century, Auriah Wight was a notable English Puritan clergyman who served as a chaplain in the English Civil War. He was born in 1601 and died in 1678.

Another individual named Auriah was Auriah Hill Stratton, an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania in the early 19th century. He was born in 1793 and died in 1868.

In the 20th century, Auriah Tait was a British writer and academic who specialized in medieval literature. She was born in 1903 and lived until 1989.

More recently, Auriah Ndinda was a Kenyan politician and member of the National Assembly, representing the Kitutu Chache North constituency from 2013 to 2017.

While not as common as some other biblical names, Auriah has maintained a presence throughout history, often used by individuals with a connection to religious or scholarly pursuits. Its meaning and origins in the Hebrew language have endured, making it a name with deep spiritual and cultural significance.

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