What does Uriah mean? [ 3 syll. u-riah, ur-i-ah ] The baby boy name Uriah is sometimes used as a girl name. Its pronunciation is Yuw-RAY-ah (English) â . Uriah is largely used in the English and Hebrew languages, and it is derived from Hebrew origins. The name is of the meaning God is light. A biblical name, it is derived from the elements 'uri' meaning light, fire ; 'el' God, powerful.