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Uba

OO-bah /uˈbɑ/

At a glance

In short
Uba is a charming and unique name for a baby girl, stemming from the Igbo language in Nigeria, meaning "wealth" or "riches."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1914 (#3,618)
Babies in 1914
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
1914 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Uba

Uba is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has a beautiful origin, stemming from the Igbo language spoken in Nigeria. In Igbo culture, Uba means "wealth" or "riches," making it an auspicious choice for parents who hope their daughter will have abundance in life. The name Uba is pronounced as OO-bah (/uˈbɑ/), and its simplicity adds to its appeal. While not very common in the United States, with only 5 occurrences recorded in 1914, this rarity can be seen as an advantage by those seeking a distinctive name for their little one. Embrace the spirit of wealth and uniqueness with the name Uba for your precious daughter.

How to pronounce Uba

Popularity of Uba in the U.S.

Uba appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1914, ranked #3,618 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Uba in the U.S. in 1914, ranked #3,618 among girl names.
  • Girls named Uba (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 1914. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1914 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191453,618new

Notable people named Uba

  • Uba Sani is a Nigerian engineer and politician who became governor of Kaduna State in 2023 after serving as a senator.