Find out how popular the first name Yuriah has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yuriah by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Yuriah is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 53% of people named Yuriah being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 female babies and 6 male babies born with the name Yuriah.

The history of the first name Yuriah

The given name Yuriah has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yara," which means "to throw" or "to shoot." The name was first recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it appears as the name of one of the gatekeepers of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Historically, the name Yuriah was predominantly used by Jewish communities in the Middle East and Europe. In the Middle Ages, it was sometimes spelled as "Uriah" or "Urijah." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in the Book of Samuel, where Uriah the Hittite is mentioned as a soldier in the army of King David.

In the 12th century, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher named Yuriah ben Shmuel lived in Spain. He was known for his work on Jewish law and ethics. In the 16th century, Yuriah ben Moshe, a Jewish scholar from Italy, wrote an influential commentary on the Talmud.

During the Renaissance, the name Yuriah was also used by some Christian families in Europe. In the 17th century, Yuriah Hevesius was a German astronomer and mathematician who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, Yuriah Rosenthal was a Russian-born Jewish composer and violinist who lived in Berlin. He wrote several operas and chamber works that were widely performed in his time.

While the name Yuriah has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been used across various cultures and religions throughout history. However, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other biblical names, and its usage has primarily been concentrated within Jewish communities.

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