Names That Start With U

Here are the names that start with U that families actually use, taken from US birth records: 149 girl names, 144 boy names and 0 names often given to both. Each column below shows the 25 used most often, with the number of babies given the name since 1880.

U is one of the smallest letters, with roughly 150 girl names and 150 boy names. That makes any U name feel uncommon.

Ursula and Uma are distinct girls' choices. Ulysses and Uriel stand out for boys. Una is short and bright.

Because U can sound like you or uh, settle on the sound you want, then write it so others hear it too. Uli or Ula are possible short forms. The rare list here is worth a look. If you prefer one group, the U pages for girls and boys are separate.