NAME PROFILE
Uma
Uma is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'bright' or 'splendid.' It carries a sense of radiance and beauty, often associated with positive qualities like warmth, kindness, and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,901 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1966 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%NY — 35%NJ — 9%TX — 9%IL — 6%
Notable People
Uma Thurman (Actress, *Pulp Fiction*) · Uma Bharti (Indian politician) · Uma Musume (Video game character) · Uma Wang (Fashion designer) · Uma Ghosh (Indian activist)
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