Sula

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Pronounced SOO-lah /ˈsu.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Old Norse sol/sula, 'sun', an Arabic 'peace/comfort', and a short form of Ursula ('a little bear', Latin); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The sun; peace; a little bear: Sula is a layered name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SOO-lah').

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Origin LowNorse, Latin

MeaningVariously from the Old Norse sol/sula, 'sun', an Arabic 'peace/comfort', and a short form of Ursula ('a little bear', Latin); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#13035 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sula comes variously from the Old Norse sol/sula, 'sun', an Arabic 'peace/comfort', and a short form of Ursula ('a little bear', Latin; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SOO-lah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short standalone name (also a Toni Morrison novel). Rare, the-sun-and-a-little-bear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sula is variously 'sun' (Norse), 'peace/comfort' (Arabic), and a short form of Ursula ('a little bear') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SOO-lah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Sula — routes layered

Variations

SulahZulaSola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sula mean?

Sula is variously 'sun' (Norse), 'peace' (Arabic), and a short form of Ursula ('a little bear'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sula?

It's said SOO-lah /ˈsu.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sula a boy or girl name?

Sula is a girl's name.

How popular is Sula?

Sula is a very rare name in the U.S.