Utah

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-tah /ˈju.tɑ/High

Meaning: From the U.S. state name Utah — from the Ute people, variously 'people of the mountains/the high land'; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: People of the mountains: Utah is a place-name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'YOO-tah'). We note the place.

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Origin LowUte, Native American

MeaningFrom the U.S. state name Utah — from the Ute people, variously 'people of the mountains/the high land'; a place-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2025)#8857 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 391

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

Utah comes from the U.S. state name Utah — from the Ute people, variously 'people of the mountains/the high land'; a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'YOO-tah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a place-name. Rare, people-of-the-mountains at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Utah is a place-name from the Ute people, variously 'people of the mountains/the high land' — a bold, distinctive name (we note the place; said 'YOO-tah').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Utah — Ute; place-name

Variations

Utaw

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Utah mean?

Utah is a place-name from the Ute people, variously 'people of the mountains/the high land'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Utah?

It's said YOO-tah /ˈju.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Utah a boy or girl name?

Utah is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Utah?

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