Ula
Rare non-standard spelling of Eula.
Every Ula since 1880 — 1,649 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ula
Ula is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,088 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,649 American babies have been named Ula. Its peak came in 1924, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ula stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ula year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,088 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,072 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,474 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,118 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,422 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,803 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,774 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,094 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,898 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,362 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,374 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,624 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,614 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,541 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,948 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,282 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #12,138 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,846 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,510 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,551 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #7,041 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,667 | — | — |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,088 | — | — |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,649 | — | — |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,447 | — | — |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,719 | — | — |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 1925 | 36 | #1,344 | — | — |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,169 | 5 | #4,931 |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,312 | — | — |
| 1910 | 22 | #937 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,165 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #936 | — | — |
| 1885 | 10 | #742 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #938 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ula mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Eula.
How popular is the name Ula in 2025?
Ula ranked #17,088 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ula?
1,649 babies have been named Ula in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ula most popular?
Ula peaked in 1924, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Ula a boy or girl name?
Ula is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ula rising or falling?
Ula is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.