Will my child share the name Uma with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 29 UK babies named Uma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Uma in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Uma becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Uma is rising: up 806 places since 2020, to #1,133 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #987 in 2007.

Is Uma a good choice for a distinctive name?

Uma is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Uma?

Notable people named Uma include: Uma Bharti and Uma Thomas.

Is Uma a popular baby name in the United States?

Uma does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Uma is a distinctive choice, ranked #1133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Uma in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Uma

Uma is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 677 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #987 in 2007 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Uma is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Uma in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Uma

Uma Bharti — Uma Bharti is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Uma Thomas — Uma Thomas is an Indian politician serving as a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, representing Thrikkakkara assembly.
Uma Anand — Uma Anand was an Indian journalist, actress, and a broadcaster in the mid-1900s.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.