God will uplift or the Lord will rise
Juriah is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Juriah or Joriah, likely derived from the elements 'yarah' meaning to throw or shoot, or 'rum' meaning to rise, combined with the divine name 'Yah'. It shares etymological roots with names like Jeremiah and Josiah, carrying a spiritual connotation of divine elevation. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its distinctive sound and biblical feel despite its rarity.
Less common today
Juriah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,666 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).