At a glance
- In short
- Ulah is a charming and unique name for a baby girl, with various associations and origins. It can also be spelled as Ula.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1934 (#3,159)
- Babies in 1934
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,958 in 1922
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Ulah
Ulah is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has various associations and origins, making it even more special. This name is pronounced as "yoo-LAH" in both American English (/juˈlɑ/) and British English (/juˈlɑː/). Ulah can also be spelled as Ula.
The name Ulah does not have a consistent ranking in terms of popularity in the United States. However, it has been given to baby girls throughout the years, with peaks in certain decades. In the 1920s, Ulah was listed as the 9th most popular name for baby girls in America, with 3340 occurrences. It appeared again in the 1930s and gained some traction during that time as well.
Ulah's origin is not definitively known, which adds an air of mystery to this name. Some sources suggest that it may have roots in Hawaiian or Polynesian languages, while others propose Celtic origins. Regardless of its exact origin, Ulah exudes an exotic and appealing vibe that sets it apart from more traditional names.
Choosing Ulah for your baby girl would give her a distinct and memorable name that is both modern and timeless. Its uniqueness ensures that she will stand out among her peers while embracing her individuality.
How to pronounce Ulah
English
- Pronounced yoo-LAH /juˈlɑ/
Popularity of Ulah in the U.S.
Ulah was last recorded in the U.S. in 1934, ranked #3,159 with 8 babies. It peaked at #2,958 in 1922. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–1934 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 8 | 3,159 | back (not recorded in 1931–1933) |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,550 | back (not recorded in 1928–1929) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,805 | back (not recorded in 1926) |
| 1925 | 9 | 3,362 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 6 | 4,376 | ▼ 1,418 |
| 1922 | 11 | 2,958 | ▲ 1,506 |
| 1921 | 6 | 4,464 | ▼ 1,124 |
| 1920 | 9 | 3,340 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 10 | 3,024 | ▲ 320 |
| 1917 | 8 | 3,344 | back (not recorded in 1916) |
| 1915 | 6 | 3,795 | new |