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Universe

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Pronounced YOO-nih-vurs /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːrs/Medium

Meaning: An English word name: 'universe' means 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum' ('the whole; turned into one'). A bold, expansive modern pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold, cosmic word name: Universe means 'all of existence' (said 'YOO-nih-vurs').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English word name: 'universe' means 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum' ('the whole; turned into one'). A bold, expansive modern pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12029 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220182024

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 Universe is an English word name meaning 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum'. It reads as expansive and aspirational. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as bold and modern (said 'YOO-nih-vurs').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bold, and cosmic.

Did you know? Universe, from Latin 'universum' ('the whole; turned into one'), is a big-hearted modern word name — the entire cosmos wrapped into one word (said 'YOO-nih-vurs').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Universe — English word name; Latin 'universum'

Variations

UniversaUniversiUni

Nicknames

UniVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Universe mean?

Universe is an English word name meaning 'all of existence; the cosmos,' from Latin 'universum'.

How do you pronounce Universe?

It's said YOO-nih-vurs /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːrs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Universe a boy or girl name?

Universe is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can read unisex.

How popular is Universe?

Universe is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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