Light, glow, or wind
Auriyah is a modern name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often used as a creative variation of the Hebrew name Uriyah (meaning 'God is my light') or the Arabic name Huriyah (meaning 'nymph' or 'angelic'). In some contexts, it is also associated with the Latin 'aura', referring to a soft breeze or a distinctive atmosphere.
Less common today
Auriyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,566 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
