My light is Yahweh
A modern variant of the Hebrew name Oriel or Uriah, combining 'or' (light) with the divine suffix. It represents a spiritual connection to illumination and guidance. While rare, it follows the trend of names ending in a soft 'ah' sound.
Less common today
Oriah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,436 in 2023.
Canadian writer known for the poem 'The Invitation'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
