Urijha
A name of uncertain origin, possibly from Sanskrit elements denoting wisdom.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Urijha. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Urijha today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Urijha births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Urijha. 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 Urijha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,386
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Urijha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Urijha 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 Urijha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Urijha
The name Urijha is believed to have originated from an ancient dialect spoken in parts of modern-day northern India and Pakistan, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit root word "urj," meaning strength or vigor, and the suffix "ha," which signifies greatness or grandeur.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Urijha can be found in a collection of Vedic hymns called the Rigveda, where it is mentioned as a epithet for the Hindu god Indra, revered for his strength and power in battle. Some scholars also link the name to the mythological figure Urjha, a powerful warrior and sage from the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Urijha was a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with authoring several influential treatises on metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of reality, which had a profound impact on the development of Hindu philosophical thought.
In the 11th century, a powerful ruler named Urijha Pratap Singh rose to prominence in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He is celebrated for his military prowess and successful campaigns against invading forces, as well as his patronage of the arts and culture during his reign.
Another notable figure in history bearing the name Urijha was a 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet from modern-day Afghanistan. His writings, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, continue to be widely studied and revered within the Islamic mystical tradition.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, there were several influential figures named Urijha who held high positions in the imperial court and military. One such individual was Urijha Khan, a celebrated general and statesman who played a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Emperor Akbar.
While the name Urijha has been relatively uncommon in recent times, it carries a rich historical legacy, rooted in ancient traditions and associated with individuals renowned for their strength, wisdom, and spiritual pursuit across various cultures and civilizations.
People
Urijha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Urijha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Urijha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Urijha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Urijha 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Urijha a common name?
We classify Urijha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Urijha most popular?
The single biggest year for Urijha was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Urijha is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Urijha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Urijha a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Urijha in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Urijha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Urijha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Urijha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Urijha?
See how many people share the name Urijha on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.