Beulah
Beulah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbjuːlə/
Meaning and origin of Beulah
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
A biblical name applied to the land of Israel in Isaiah 62:4, from Biblical Hebrew בְּעוּלָה (bəʿûlâ, “married (woman)”), taken up as a given name by Puritans and used figuratively for the New Earth.
How popular is Beulah?
Since 1880, 73,252 girls and 213 boys in the U.S. have been named Beulah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #971 in 1892. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Beulah FAQ
What does the name Beulah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A biblical name applied to the land of Israel in Isaiah 62:4, from Biblical Hebrew בְּעוּלָה (bəʿûlâ, “married (woman)”), taken up as a given name by Puritans and used figuratively for the New Earth.
What is the origin of the name Beulah?
Beulah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Beulah?
Since 1880, 73,252 girls and 213 boys in the U.S. have been named Beulah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #971 in 1892. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Beulah a boy or girl name?
Beulah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 73,252 girls and 213 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.