Uma: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means tranquility, the gentle name of a powerful goddess.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2504
- Peak
- #2348 in 2006
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Uma Means
Uma is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means tranquility, the gentle name of a powerful goddess.
How Popular Uma Is
Uma currently ranks #2504 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2348 in 2006. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Uma
- Uma is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Uma
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Uma
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Uma.
Questions About Uma
What does Uma mean?
Uma is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means tranquility, the gentle name of a powerful goddess.
How popular is Uma?
Uma currently ranks #2504 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2348 in 2006. It has held steady.
Where does Uma come from?
Uma comes from Sanskrit roots. Uma is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
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