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Beulah

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Pronounced BYOO-lah /ˈbju.lΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Beulah, 'married; she who is wed' β€” a poetic name for the land of Israel (Isaiah)Medium

In 30 seconds: She who is wed: Beulah is Hebrew for 'married' β€” a poetic name for the promised land. Vintage, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Beulah, 'married; she who is wed' β€” a poetic name for the land of Israel (Isaiah)
U.S. rank (2025)#5949 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 73,252

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 191618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beulah comes from Hebrew Beulah, 'married; she who is wed' β€” used in the Book of Isaiah as a poetic name for the restored land of Israel ('your land shall be called Beulah'). A vintage, devout name (the hymn 'Beulah Land'; said 'BYOO-lah').

It registers thinly today. Rare now, she-who-is-wed at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Beulah means 'married; she who is wed' in Hebrew β€” a poetic name for the land of Israel in Isaiah ('Beulah Land'); a vintage, devout name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name β€” Beulah β€” etymology

Variations

BeulaBewlah

Nicknames

Beau

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beulah mean?

Beulah is Hebrew for 'married; she who is wed' β€” a poetic name for Israel.

How do you pronounce Beulah?

It's said BYOO-lah /ˈbju.lΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beulah a boy or girl name?

Beulah is a girl's name.

How popular is Beulah?

Beulah is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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