292 Unique Baby Names That Start With U

Unlocking an utopia of unique names.

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Baby names that start with U may be few, but they have an elegant quality that endears them to parents. As a vowel, U finds a lot of love in the English language. Names that start with U are considered unique, and their uncommonness makes them stand out from the rest. Parents looking for unconventional names for their babies may pick names starting with U.

Popular baby names that start with U include both traditional and modern choices. For boys, names such as the Greek Ulysses and Hebrew Uri have been well known since ancient times. Meanwhile, feminine names such as the Sanskrit Uma, considered one of the names of Goddess Parvati, and the Greek Ursula, meaning ‘little bear,’ have captivated hearts. Ursula and Ulysses have managed to rank among the top 1000 names in the US for several decades (1) (2). Unisex names are not far behind–names such as Uria and Uli enjoy their places in Hebrew and German, respectively. These names may be modern, but they have managed to create a fan base of their own.

Usain Bolt, also known as Lightning Bolt and considered one of the greatest athletes ever, is a popular figure with a name starting with U. Uma Thurman and Ursula Andress are some Hollywood celebrities who bear names starting with the letter U. If you are a book lover, then you may recognize Ursula Le Guin and Umberto Eco. All these popular figures have contributed to the popularity of these names. For parents who love rare and unique names, baby names that start with U must be in your kitty. Found in most languages and cultures, these names are here to stay. Drawn from literature, mythology, notable figures, and more, these names have managed to attract parents worldwide.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Uriel	Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Uriah	Boy	God is my light
Ulises	Boy	Variation of Odysseus; To hate
Ulysses	Unisex	Heroic journey; clever and resourceful
Uziel	Boy	God is my strength
Umar	Boy	Variant of Omar; Flourishing
Unique	Unisex	One of a kind; Distinct
Usman	Boy	Variant of Uthman; Servant of god
Urijah	Boy	God is my light; Flame of the Lord
Uzziah	Boy	God is strong

Uma	Girl	A name of Goddess Parvati; Splendor; Tranquility
Usher	Boy	Protector or guardian
Uzair	Boy	Help; Yahweh has helped; God has helped; Strength
Uri	Boy	God is my light
Urban	Girl	City dweller or town resident
Urias	Boy	God is my light
Ursula	Girl	Bear
Uziah	Girl	Strength or power of God
Uzziel	Unisex	Strength of God
Unity	Unisex	Harmony, togetherness

Ulisses	Boy	Angry; To hate
Ubaldo	Boy	Bold; Wise
Uhtred	Boy	Prosperous warrior
Urvi	Girl	Our mother earth
Uthman	Boy	Wise; Most powerful; Dragon cub; Name of one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad
Ulani	Unisex	Cheerful; heavenly; Heavenly sunshine
Ulric	Boy	Powerful, noble, ruler
Umair	Boy	Intelligent and noble
Ulrich	Boy	Heritage ruler
Umaima	Girl	Little mother; Nurturer

Urie	Unisex	My light; My flame
Usama	Boy	Lion; One who is as brave as a lion
Umaiza	Unisex	Bright and intelligent; Generous and virtuous
Ulyana	Girl	Graceful or youthful
Ugochukwu	Boy	God's eagle or God's glory
Uchenna	Unisex	God's will
Umme	Unisex	Mother, servant, respected
Uliana	Girl	Soft-haired
Uzoma	Boy	One born during a journey
Uilliam	Boy	Resolute protector; Strong-willed guardian

Utah	Girl	Native American, place of the mountains
Uber	Unisex	Over; Above
Urja	Girl	One with high levels of energy
Uday	Boy	Rising sun
Ulrik	Boy	Noble ruler
Umer	Boy	Life, longevity, prosperity
Ubaid	Boy	Faithful
Utsav	Boy	Celebration; Festival
Umut	Unisex	Hope or optimism
Upton	Unisex	Town by a high hill

Udit	Boy	Rising or awakened
Umi	Unisex	Sea or ocean
Ula	Unisex	Bringer of wealth or jewel
Universe	Boy	Infinite cosmic existence
Utkarsh	Boy	Awakening; Prosperity
Uwais	Boy	A small wolf
Ulysse	Boy	Adventure, cunning, hero
Umberto	Boy	Bright or renowned warrior
Udbhav	Boy	Creation; To arise from
Ulugbek	Boy	Great chieftain

Urian	Boy	Light; Brightness
Uzayr	Boy	Uzayr - Helper, Wise, Knowledgable
Ulla	Girl	Little bear; Leaf; Ascension; Young child; King's heritage; Secrecy; Gracious; Lovable
Urmi	Girl	Wave of the sea
Umayma	Girl	Little mother
Uriella	Girl	Light of God
Urielle	Unisex	God is my light
Umika	Girl	One of the names of Goddess Parvati
Umamah	Unisex	Little queen or young princess
Ulyssa	Girl	Walker

Uzoamaka	Girl	A good path
Urania	Girl	Heaven; Heavenly
Ummehani	Unisex	Mother of desire
Umrah	Unisex	Pilgrimage, Islamic, spiritual journey
Urwa	Unisex	Strong support
Unica	Girl	Unique; One-of-a-kind
Usha	Unisex	Dawn or sunrise
Uzuri	Girl	Beauty
Uswa	Unisex	Exemplary, ideal, role model
Uzma	Girl	Grand; Greatest; Supreme; Ultimate; Lofty

Ushna	Unisex	Passionate and fiery
Una	Girl	One; Lamb
Uberto	Boy	Bright mind; Intelligent; Bright Spirit; Italian form of Hubert
Ujala	Girl	Light; Brightness; Shining; Radiant; Luminant
Ulbrecht	Boy	Famous for his inheritance; Nobly famous; Aristocratic and bright; A variation of Albert
Ulman	Boy	Man from Ulm; A variation is Ullman
Usain	Boy	Small; Beautiful; Humble; Variant of Hussain
Urmish	Boy	The one full of feelings for everyone
Urvish	Boy	Lord of the earth
Udita	Girl	The one who has risen

Ullupi	Girl	A girl with a pretty face
Umangi	Girl	Happiness; Joy
Unnati	Girl	Development; Progress
Urmila	Girl	Waves of passion; A name of Lakshman's wife
Ushma	Girl	Heat
Urbain	Boy	Of the city
Udolf	Boy	A wolf ruler
Uli	Boy	A noble leader
Udaysah	Girl	The narrator of the Hadith, Ahban al-Ghifariyah's daughter
Ubika	Girl	Growth

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Baby names that start with U offer a distinct choice for parents. Unique and unconventional, these names bestow a distinct identity and sense of individuality on a child while also reflecting their parents’ love and values. From Sanskrit to Swahili and Hebrew to Japanese, almost all languages and cultures have names starting with U. These timeless names have managed to traverse centuries and adapt themselves to the changing times, providing parents with a wide array of options that carry deep meanings.

Infographic: Prominent Baby Names Starting With U

U-letter baby names are special because they are unique and uncommon. Despite their rarity, U-letter names appear in various cultures, highlighting their universal appeal. The infographic below features some of the most distinctive U-letter names that you might like to consider for your little one.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do any celebrities have unique U-letter names?

Some celebrities, such as Usher, a popular American singer, songwriter, and dancer, and Ursula K. Le Guin, a renowned American author famous for her science fiction and fantasy works, have unique names that start with the letter U.

2. What bible names start with U?

Several names from the bible start with the letter U. One notable example is Uriel (meaning 'God is my light'), an angelic figure mentioned in some traditions and texts. Another is Uriah (meaning 'Yahweh is my light'), who is known for his role in the story of King David. In the Old Testament, the name Uzziah (meaning 'my power is Yahweh') appears as the name of the king of Judah. These names are rooted in biblical history and carry significant meanings.

3. What is a royal name that starts with U?

A royal name that starts with U is Uther. Uther is a legendary king in Arthurian legend, known as the father of King Arthur. While not a historical figure, Uther is prominent in medieval and literary traditions associated with royalty.

References

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Popularity of a name–Ursula.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
Popularity of a name–Ulysses.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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