Uma
Uma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Uma
- A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.
Etymology
Sense 1 is from Sanskrit उमा (umā).
How popular is Uma?
Since 1880, 1,901 girls in the U.S. have been named Uma. Its highest rank for girls was #2349 in 2006. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Uma FAQ
What does the name Uma mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India. Sense 1 is from Sanskrit उमा (umā).
What is the origin of the name Uma?
Uma is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Uma?
Since 1880, 1,901 girls in the U.S. have been named Uma. Its highest rank for girls was #2349 in 2006. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Uma a boy or girl name?
Uma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,901 girls and 0 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.