Uri

Uri - A very unique male name

Uri appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1421. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Uri and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Uri? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Uri. The baby boy name Uri was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2231 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Uri peaked in popularity 55 years ago in 1971 on position 1421.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Uri, 1-5?

Uri is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Uri is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #907 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,788.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Uri is where you live.

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Uri origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

From Hebrew Uri, 'my light, my flame'

Uri is a minor biblical figure — father of Bezalel, builder of the Tabernacle — and a long-standing everyday name in Israel. In the US it has appeared since 1971 and reached its highest use in 2023.

Attested etymology

Uri is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Uri, pop culture references for the name Uri and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Uri

We've found the following names that sound similar to Uri, sorted by popularity.

Uriah / Uriyah / Urie / Urho /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Uri

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Uri a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Uri?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OO-ree · /ˈʊri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Uri — Father of Bezalel in the Bible (Biblical) Historical
• Uri Geller — Israeli entertainer famous worldwide for his spoon-bending performances (b. 1946) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Uri is a tiny name with a bright meaning and real biblical roots. Uri Geller is the association most adults will make.

Worth knowing

• Americans unfamiliar with it may say YUR-ee