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Ula

A name of Celtic and German origin meaning 'gem of the sea' or 'little bear.' This name suggests a person with a radiant, spirited personality who is both precious and fiercely independent.

Key Stats

Total births1,649
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1924
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1918
Most recent1944
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

OH — 22%GA — 22%LA — 22%KY — 22%IL — 11%

Notable People

Ula Holt (American actress, The Law of the Wild) · Ula Taylor (Historian and author, The Veiled Garvey) · Ula Stockl (Renowned filmmaker, The Cat Has Nine Lives) · Ula Maria (Award-winning landscape designer and author) · Ula Malinowska (Contemporary visual artist)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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