Uma
3 countries#2998 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Uma was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,901 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #2998 · peaked in 2006 with 81 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
528 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1351 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
528 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
282 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #2239 · peaked in 2007 with 21 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Uma’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2328 | — |
| 2007 | #2616 | ↓288 |
| 2008 | #3316 | ↓700 |
| 2009 | #2892 | ↑424 |
| 2010 | #2870 | ↑22 |
| 2011 | #2838 | ↑32 |
| 2012 | #2401 | ↑437 |
| 2013 | #2936 | ↓535 |
| 2014 | #2351 | ↑585 |
| 2015 | #2685 | ↓334 |
| 2016 | #2560 | ↑125 |
| 2017 | #2464 | ↑96 |
| 2018 | #2532 | ↓68 |
| 2019 | #2482 | ↑50 |
| 2020 | #2468 | ↑14 |
| 2021 | #2484 | ↓16 |
| 2022 | #2463 | ↑21 |
| 2023 | #2466 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #2722 | ↓256 |
| 2025 | #2998 | ↓276 |
Frequently asked questions about Uma
Is Uma a popular name?
Yes — Uma currently ranks #2998 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Uma more common for boys or girls?
Uma is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Uma most popular?
Uma peaked in 2006 in United States, with 81 recorded births that year.
Is Uma rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Uma’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6567 in 1961 to #2998 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Uma?
At least 2,711 babies have been recorded with the name Uma across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Uma popular in more than one country?
Yes — Uma appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Uma?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Uma include Sonora, Stefany, Vianna, Yumi.
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