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Ulma

Quick answerUlma is derived from the Arabic root word meaning "knowledge" or "learning," with linguistic connections to the Islamic scholarly tradition.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,705
TrendVintage
Peak year1903
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology11 Chaldean 5
Global rank#5,705

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ulma

Ulma is derived from the Arabic root word meaning "knowledge" or "learning," with linguistic connections to the Islamic scholarly tradition.

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Etymology

Ulma is derived from the Arabic root word meaning "knowledge" or "learning," with linguistic connections to the Islamic scholarly tradition. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, where it carries associations with religious scholarship and intellectual pursuit.

Ulma currently ranks #5,705 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1903.

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