Total births
1,901
Girls' name · since 1961
Uma
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 1,901 babies named Uma, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2731
- among girls today
- 1,901
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
1,901 babies have been named Uma since 1961, making it today's #2731 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Uma recorded 1,901 times among girls since 1961, holding rank #2731 nationally today, ahead of 85% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #2731 among girls today
- 1,901 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Uma is currently the #2731 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,901 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2731
- among girls today
- 1,901
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Uma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2731
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Uma was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
81 babies were named Uma in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Uma compares
1,901 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Uma's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Uma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,901 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 48 | 19,840 |
Uma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Uma splits its recorded history at 2001: 84% of all births land in the more recent half, 16% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 81 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Uma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#2,731
Active since
1961
Uma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Uma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Uma's strongest decade.
681 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Uma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 170
1990s
170 births
- 2000s
2000s
559 births
- 2010s
2010s
681 births
- 2020s
2020s
404 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 681 births (36% of all-time use).
How Uma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Uma's total volume
Uma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Uma by state
Where Uma concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 391 | 20.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 242 | 12.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 42 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 41 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 30 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 27 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Florida | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Washington | | 13 | 0.7% |
California share of Uma's total US births 20.6%
Even split
391 of 1,901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Uma appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Uma? ▼
1,901 babies have been named Uma since 1961. It currently ranks #2731 among girls. The peak year was 2006 with 81 births.
When was Uma most popular? ▼
Uma was most popular in the 2010s decade with 681 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Uma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Uma are California (391 births), New York (242 births), New Jersey (42 births).
How long has the name Uma been used? ▼
Uma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Uma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Umaiza, Umaima, Umay, Umaira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Uma's data
- Uma's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (681 total births) through the 2020s (404) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Umas (391 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Uma
Nearby Names Like Uma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Uma
Umaiza Girl
#8289 273 births
Umaima Girl
100 births
Umay Girl
#8440 22 births
Umaira Girl
#16952 20 births
Umayma Girl
17 births
Compare Uma side by side: Uma vs Umaiza Uma vs Umaima Uma vs Umay
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Uma
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Uma: #2731 Girls' Name - 1,901 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/uma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Uma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.