Gender: Female
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati
Pronunciation: OO-mah, /ˈuːmɑː/, Y UW M AH
Popularity Rank: #5,699
The name Uma is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'flax' or 'poppy'. In Hindu mythology, Uma is another name for the goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva.
The name Uma means Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Uma is commonly found in India, Malaysia, United States of America, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OO-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈuːmɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y UW M AH
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Uma is recorded 10,077 times globally, ranking it as the 5,699th most common name worldwide.
Uma is most prevalent in India, with 1,952 occurrences, making it the 369th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Uma is found among 1 in every 448 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #369 | 1 : 448 |
| Malaysia | #1,090 | 1 : 1,601 |
| United States of America | #2,689 | 1 : 1,600 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,652 | 1 : 2,571 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,492 | 1 : 1,881 |
| Singapore | #807 | 1 : 1,212 |
| Oman | #1,488 | 1 : 1,693 |
| Kuwait | #1,071 | 1 : 1,651 |
| United Kingdom | #2,719 | 1 : 1,852 |
| Morocco | #4,039 | 1 : 4,113 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Uma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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