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Ulma

UL-muh /ˈʌlmə/

At a glance

In short
Ulma is a unique and powerful German name for baby girls, meaning "protection" or "helmet." It carries an air of strength and resilience.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1925 (#4,973)
Babies in 1925
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#1,440 in 1903
First recorded
1903

Meaning of Ulma

Ulma is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has a rich history and diverse associations. The name Ulma is of German origin and means "protection" or "helmet." In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as UL-muh (/ˈʌlmə/). While there are no known variations of Ulma, it remains an original and distinctive name choice for parents seeking something uncommon. Although it is not currently ranked in the top names in the United States, it has had occasional occurrences throughout the years. Ulma carries an air of strength and resilience, making it a powerful choice for any little girl.

How to pronounce Ulma

Popularity of Ulma in the U.S.

Ulma was last recorded in the U.S. in 1925, ranked #4,973 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,440 in 1903. It first appears in the records in 1903.

Bar and line chart: Ulma in the U.S., 1903–1925. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 1903 and 5 in 1925. Line: rank among girl names, peak #1,440 in 1903, #4,973 in 1925.
  • Girls named Ulma (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1903–1925. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1903⁠–⁠1925 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192554,973back
192255,009back
190371,440new

Notable people named Ulma

  • Ulma Doyle Register was an American biochemist and nutritionist known for his vitamin B12 research and advocacy of vegetarianism.