Ula

♀ Girl

Pronounced OO-luh /ˈuː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Ula reads as a Celtic name ('gem of the sea') and as a Slavic/Polish short form of Urszula (Ursula, 'little bear') or Eulalia. The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Ula reads as Celtic 'gem of the sea' or a short Ursula form (said 'OO-luh'). Routes vary, we note.

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Origin LowCeltic, Slavic

MeaningUla reads as a Celtic name ('gem of the sea') and as a Slavic/Polish short form of Urszula (Ursula, 'little bear') or Eulalia. The route varies by family, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#17088 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,618

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

The girl's name Ula reads as Celtic 'gem of the sea' or a Slavic short form of Urszula/Eulalia. The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and simple (said 'OO-luh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and simple.

Did you know? Ula can mean 'gem of the sea' in Celtic tradition or serve as the Slavic short form of Ursula ('little bear') — a gentle name whose route varies, which we note (said 'OO-luh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ula — Celtic 'gem of the sea' / short form of Ursula; routes vary

Variations

UllaYulaEula

Nicknames

UliLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ula mean?

Ula reads as Celtic 'gem of the sea' or a Slavic short form of Ursula; the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ula?

It's said OO-luh /ˈuː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ula a boy or girl name?

Ula is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ula?

Ula is a rare name for girls in the U.S.