Choosing a name for your baby girl is one of the sweetest parts of preparing for her arrival. If you’re looking for girl names that start with U, you’ll find a beautiful mix of meaningful, global, and timeless options to explore.
Though less common than names beginning with other letters, U girl names offer rich cultural roots, elegant sounds, and wonderful meanings. Whether you want something short and simple, bold and modern, or completely unexpected, this list has plenty of lovely ideas to inspire your search.
Girl Names That Start With U
From well-loved choices like Uma and Una to rare cultural gems you may be discovering for the first time, these U names for girls offer a wide range of origins, styles, and meanings to help you find the right fit.
10 Popular Girl Names That Start With U
These popular U girl names are admired around the world for their meaningful origins and lovely sound.
1. Ula — A Celtic name meaning “gem of the sea.”
2. Ulani — Hawaiian for “cheerful.”
3. Uma — This name means “light” in Sanskrit and “peace” in Hebrew.
4. Una — Latin for “one,” Irish for “lamb,” and Old Norse for “happy.”
5. Undine — In Latin, this name means “little wave.”
6. Urania — This name means “heavenly” in Greek.
7. Uriella — Hebrew for “God’s light.”
8. Urina — The meaning of this name is “brightness” in Hebrew.
9. Ursa — This name means “little female bear” in Latin.
10. Ursula — This name is also Latin for “little female bear.”
10 Common Girl Names That Start With U
These common U girl names offer familiar, approachable options with beautiful cultural backgrounds.
1. Uda — Teutonic for “wealthy.”
2. Udelia — This name means “song” in English and Greek.
3. Ujala — The meaning of this name is “bright” in Hindi.
4. Ulissa — A Greek name meaning “wrathful.”
5. Ulrika — German for “rich and noble heritage.”
6. Umeko — This name means “plum blossom child” or “patient” in Japanese.
7. Urbana — A Latin name meaning “of the city.”
8. Urena — Hebrew for “brightness.”
9. Usha — This name means “dawn” in Sanskrit.
10. Uzuri — In Swahili, this name means “beauty.”
12 Modern Girl Names Starting With U
Fresh and contemporary, these modern U girl names bring stylish sound and individuality.
1. Uliana — Russian for “youthful.”
2. Ultima — The meaning of this name is “last” in Italian and Latin.
3. Umbrielle — In Latin, this name means “one in the shadow.”
4. Unagh — An Irish name meaning “lamb.”
5. Unity — English for “oneness.”
6. Unique — This name means “only one” in Latin.
7. Universe — Old French for “combined into one.”
8. Unknown — An English name meaning “meaningless.”
9. Unnamed — This English name means “without a name.”
10. Uriah — Hebrew for “God is my light.”
11. Utah — A Native American name meaning “people of the mountains.”
12. Utopia — This name means “imagined place of perfection” in Greek.
15 Pretty Girl Names That Start With U
Soft and graceful, these pretty U girl names offer gentle sounds and charming meanings.
1. Ubon — Thai for “lotus.”
2. Uche — This name means “God’s will” in Igbo.
3. Udane — A Basque name meaning “summer.”
4. Ulloriaq — This name means “star” in Greenlandic.
5. Ulku — This Turkish name means “ideal.”
6. Ulyssa — Latin for “odyssey.”
7. Unni — A combination of “wave,” “love,” and “new” in Norwegian.
8. Unnr — Old Norse for “wave.”
9. Upasana — This name means “worship” or “devotion” in Sanskrit.
10. Upendo — In Swahili, this name means “love.”
11. Urd — Old Norse for “fate.”
12. Uri — This name means “my flame” in Hebrew.
13. Ursule — Latin for “little female bear.”
14. Usoa — This name means “dove” in Basque.
15. Uyanga — A Mongolian name meaning “melody.”
49 Unique Girl Names That Start With U
Distinctive and full of character, these unique U girl names stand out for their cultural richness and meaningful roots.
1. Ubah — Somali for “flower.”
2. Ubertina — This name means “brilliant mind” in Old German.
3. Uchefuna — A Nigerian name meaning “I have my wits about me.”
4. Udakangali — This name means “lustrous.” The language origin is unknown.
5. Udaranga — This name means “a woman with a beautiful body.” The language origin is unknown.
6. Udavine — This name means “thriving.” The origin is unknown.
7. Udele — An English and Greek name meaning “song.”
8. Udumelue — This name means “crowned with honor and pride” in Igbo.
9. Ugoulo — Igbo for “pride of a home.”
10. Uldwyna — English for “special and beloved friend.”
11. Ulima — This Arabic name means “astute” or “wise.”
12. Ullakirai — A Hindu name with an unknown meaning.
13. Ululani — This name means “heavenly inspiration” in Hawaiian.
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14. Ulupi — This name means “wife of Arjuna, the Pandava Prince.” The language is unknown.
15. Ulyana — A Slavic name meaning “bright dawn.”
16. Umaiza — Arabic for “bright.”
17. Umama — An Arabic name meaning “little mother.”
18. Umasakthi — This name means “goddess” in Sanskrit.
19. Umay — Turkish for “mother.”
20. Umber — In French, this name means “shade.”
21. Umbrella — This name means “providing shade.” The language origin is unknown.
22. Umbria — This name means “from the Umbri” in Italian.
23. Umeeka — The meaning of this name is “Goddess Parvati” in Hindi.
24. Umi — Japanese for “sea.”
25. Umina — This name means “sea” in Japanese or “emerald” in Quechua.
26. Umm — An Arabic name meaning “mother.”
27. Umrah — This Arabic name means “pilgrimage to Makkah.”
28. Umyal — A Hindu name with an unknown meaning.
29. Unathi — This name means “God is with us” in Xhosa.
30. Unella — A literary name with an unknown origin that means “winds of winter.”
31. Unice — Greek for “good victory.”
32. Uranya — In Greek, this name means “heavenly.”
33. Urbai — This name means “one who is gentle.” The language origin is unknown.
34. Urenna — This name means “father’s pride” in Igbo.
35. Uriel — Hebrew for “God is my light.”
36. Urmimala — This name means “garland of waves.” The language of origin is unknown.
37. Urooj — A Persian name meaning “success” or “achievement.”
38. Urpi — This name means “dove” in Quechua.
39. Urszula — Polish for “little female bear.”
40. Usagi — This name means “rabbit” in Japanese.
41. Usashri — This name means “beautiful and charismatic.” The language origin is unknown.
42. Uta — A German name meaning “prosperity” and “riches.”
43. Uteghita — This name means “enthusiastic.” The language origin is unknown.
44. Utpalakshi — This name means “divine” and is a name for the goddess Lakshmi in the Hindu religion.
45. Utpatti — This name means “creation.” The language origin is unknown.
46. Uttara — In Sanskrit, this name means “north.”
47. Uwimana — This name means “daughter of God” in Rwandan.
48. Uyen — Vietnamese for “duck.”
49. Uzoamaka — A Nigerian name meaning “a good path.”
56 Rare Girl Names That Start With U
These rare U girl names are wonderfully uncommon, offering memorable and meaningful options you won’t hear often.
1. Ubalda — Italian for “brave spirit.”
2. Ubirajara — This name means “lord of the spear” in Tupi.
3. Ubol — A Thai name meaning “lotus.”
4. Udile — German for “prosperous in battle.”
5. Udipti — This name means “on fire.” The language origin is unknown.
6. Uduak — This name means “desire” in Ibibio.
7. Uduakobong — In Ibibio, this name means “God’s will.”
8. Ufuoma — This name means “peace of mind” in Urhobo.
9. Ugetta — German for “mind.”
10. Ugne — A Lithuanian name meaning “fire.”
11. Ugochi — This name means “eagle of God” in Igbo.
12. Uhlrike — German for “mistress of all.”
13. Uhura — This name means “freedom” in Swahili.
14. Uinise — Tongan for “victory.”
15. Ujarak — In Greenlandic, this name means “stone.”
16. Ujila — This name means “shining” in Hindi.
17. Uland — This name means “noble country.” The language origin is unknown.
18. Uloaku — A Nigerian word for bank.
19. Ulzhagas — Kazakh for “the next one will be a son.”
20. Umaima — An Arabic name meaning “little mother.”
21. Umairoh — This name means “complete” in Arabic.
22. Umbro — This name means “from Umbria” in Italian.
23. Umiaktrovik — The meaning and origin of this name is unknown.
24. Umme — Arabic for “mother of sons.”
25. Umniah — An Arabic name meaning “desire” or “longing.”
26. Umoja — This name means “unity” in Swahili.
27. Umu — Chinese for “virtue.”
28. Umuta — A Turkish name meaning an unknown meaning.
29. Undomiel — A literary name that means “evening star” in Elvish.
30. Unega — This name means “white” in Cherokee.
31. Uniss — Greek for “good victory.”
32. Uniqua — In Latin, this name means “only one.”
33. Unmesha — Sanskrit for “visible.”
34. Upala — This Arabic name means “gemstone.”
35. Uranchimeg — This is the name for an artistic decoration. The language origin is unknown.
36. Urgell — Catalan for “homeland.”
37. Urit — The meaning of this name is “light” in Hebrew.
38. Urith — Hebrew for “brightness.”
39. Urraca — Spanish for “magpie.”
40. Urvashi — This name means “she who can control the hearts of others” in Sanskrit.
41. Urvi — In Sanskrit, this name means “wide.”
42. Urwa — Arabic for “strong support.”
43. Usdi — A Cherokee name meaning “small baby.”
44. Ushas — The Hindu goddess of the dawn.
45. Ushmil — This name means “warm-hearted.” The language origin is unknown.
46. Ustinya — Russian for “righteous.”
47. Uswa — This Arabic name means “exemplary.”
48. Uthama — This name means “exceptional.” The language origin is unknown.
49. Utpalini — This name means “a lotus pond.” The language origin is unknown.
50. Uttu — The Sumerian goddess of weaving, and means “spider.”
51. Utrenica — This name is the personification of the morning star in Slavic mythology.
52. Uwase — A Nigerian name meaning “father’s child.”
53. Uxia — Galician for “wellborn.”
54. Uxoria — This name is derived from the Latin word “uxor,” which means “wife.”
55. Uzoma — This name means “good way” in Igbo.
56. Uxue — This is the Basque name for the Spanish town of Ujue.
What’s your favorite (or least favorite) from this list of girl names that start with U? Whether you’re drawn to something meaningful, cultural, rare, or familiar, we hope these names helped spark inspiration as you search for the perfect one.
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