Uriella
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "flame of God".
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Uriella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uriella today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uriella births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uriella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uriella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,367
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Uriella: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Uriella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Uriella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 30 | 30 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Uriella
The name Uriella has its origins in Hebrew language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. The name is a combination of two Hebrew words, "Uri," meaning "my light," and "El," which is one of the names of God, often translated as "the Almighty" or "the Strong One."
This beautiful name is believed to have first appeared in religious texts and scriptures from the ancient Middle East. While its exact origin is uncertain, some scholars suggest that it may have been derived from the name "Uriel," an archangel mentioned in various religious and mystical writings, including the Book of Enoch and the Kabbalah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uriella can be found in the writings of the renowned Jewish philosopher and mystic, Rabbi Isaac Luria, who lived in the 16th century. He referred to a spiritual entity known as the "Shechinah" or the Divine Presence, using the name "Uriella."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Uriella. One of the most famous was Uriella Hirschfeld (1855-1923), a German-Jewish educator and activist who established the first Jewish kindergarten in Berlin and played a pivotal role in promoting early childhood education.
Another influential figure was Uriella Rafel Allwill (1898-1976), an American writer and activist who championed women's rights and social justice causes. Her works, including the novel "The Passionate Years," shed light on the struggles and triumphs of women in the early 20th century.
In the realm of music, Uriella Dworsky (1903-1995) was a renowned Polish-American pianist and composer. She was celebrated for her virtuosic performances and her contribution to the classical music repertoire, particularly her compositions for piano.
The name Uriella also graced the life of Uriella Stern (1920-2012), a Holocaust survivor and author from Poland. Her powerful memoir, "In the Shadows of Auschwitz," recounted her harrowing experiences during the Nazi regime and her journey to rebuild her life after the war.
Lastly, Uriella Rabbah (1935-2018) was a prominent Israeli writer and journalist. Her work focused on cultural issues, and she played a significant role in promoting and preserving the rich heritage of the Jewish community in Morocco, her homeland.
People
Uriella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uriella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uriella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uriella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uriella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Uriella a common name?
We classify Uriella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uriella most popular?
The single biggest year for Uriella was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uriella is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uriella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uriella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.