Ulla
Meaning of Ulla
Ulla is a female name with German and Swedish origins. In German, it is pronounced as "OO-lah" (/uˈla/), while in Swedish, it is pronounced as "OOL-lah" (/uˈla/). The variation Ulrika is also associated with this name. Ulla has had a modest presence in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2021 and a rank of 13,431. Its popularity has varied over the years but peaked in the mid-20th century when it ranked as high as 4,975 in 1920. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Ulla maintains its charm and uniqueness for parents seeking a less common name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as OO-lah (/uˈla/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as OOL-lah (/uˈla/)
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Notable People Named Ulla
| Ulla Johnson is an American designer and owner of her own clothing brand. |
| Ulla Schmidt - Ursula "Ulla" Schmidt is a prominent German politician who served as Federal Minister of Health and Vice-President of the German Bundestag. |
| Ulla Jacobsson was a Swedish actress known for her lead role in One Summer of Happiness and her significant role in the film Zulu. |
| Ulla Marie Skoog is a Swedish actress, comedian, and director known for her work in TV and at Stockholm City Theatre. |
| Ulla Kyllikki Katajavuori-Koskimies was a Finnish musician known for playing the traditional Finnish kantele and performing from the 1930s to the 1990s, with one of her notable recordings being the Karelian folk song "Konevitsan kirkonkellot." |
| Ulla Håkanson is a Swedish equestrian who won bronze medals in dressage at the 1972 and 1984 Summer Olympics. |
| Ulla Sallert was a renowned Swedish actress and singer. |
| Ulla Weigerstorfer is an Austrian TV host, model, and beauty queen who won Miss World 1987 in London representing Austria. |
| Ulla Stenberg, formerly known as Ulla Colliander, was a renowned Swedish damask maker from 1792 to 1858. |
| Ulla Sjöblom was a Swedish film actress who appeared in 50 films between 1952 and 1988. |
