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Ula
GirlMeaning of Ula: Irish: 'gem of the sea'
Ula is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 3 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 15707th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 3695th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#15707
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3695
6 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,649
First recorded 1880 · peak 1924
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
2% boys · 98% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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