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Uranus

YOO-ruh-nuhs /ˈjʊrənəs/

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In short
Uranus is a unique and celestial choice for your baby girl, with origins in Greek mythology as the god of the sky. It carries an air of mystique and power, inspiring dreams of exploration and adventure.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1969 (#7,471)
Babies in 1969
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
1969 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Uranus

The name Uranus is a unique and celestial choice for your baby girl. The name originates from Greek mythology, where Uranus was the primordial god of the sky and father of the Titans. In English, it is pronounced as YOO-ruh-nuhs (/ˈjʊrənəs/). While Uranus may not be a common choice for a baby name, it carries an air of mystique and power. Its association with the heavens and cosmic forces can inspire dreams of exploration and adventure. Additionally, a variation of this name is Urania, which also has beautiful connotations associated with astronomy and muse of astronomy in Greek mythology. Although its popularity has been limited in recent years, it offers a unique and captivating option for parents seeking a distinctive name for their little one.

How to pronounce Uranus

English

Popularity of Uranus in the U.S.

Uranus appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1969, ranked #7,471 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Uranus in the U.S. in 1969, ranked #7,471 among girl names.
  • Girls named Uranus (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 1969. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1969 1 row
Uranus: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196957,471new