Uma
- Pronunciation
- [U-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bright
- Origin
- Indian
Uma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,845 baby girls have been named Uma. The name peaked in 2006 with 81 US births that year (rank #2349). In 2024, ranked #2736 nationally — 387 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Uma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Uma births are: California (367), New York (227), New Jersey (42).
Other Indian-Origin Names Like Uma
If you like Uma's Indian origin, consider these related names: Aahan, Aaleahya, Aanjay, Aarthi, Aarush. Browse all Indian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with U
Names with Uma's exact length and starting letter: Udo, Ufa, Ula, Uli, Ulu.
Quick Facts About Uma
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Compare Uma to Other Popular Names
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