Urania vs Ura
Side-by-side comparison of Urania and Ura — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Urania | Ura |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 213 | 508 |
| Peak Year | 1926 | 1917 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 17 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1891 | 1887 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Urania | Ura |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 23 |
| 1890ss | 5 | 101 |
| 1900ss | — | 67 |
| 1910ss | 14 | 124 |
| 1920ss | 25 | 113 |
| 1930ss | 21 | 49 |
| 1940ss | — | 26 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 5 |
| 1960ss | 16 | — |
| 1970ss | 65 | — |
| 1980ss | 24 | — |
| 1990ss | 28 | — |
| 2000ss | 5 | — |
| 2020ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1891–2023.