Sula
s(u)-la
US Popularity:28435
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Little she-bear; Peace; A type of seabird
Sula is a feminine name of Latin, Hebrew, and Old Norse origin. It is derived from the Latin name Ursula from the word ursa, meaning “little she-bear”—an endearing nickname for your little one. In Hebrew, Sula is rooted in the Shulamith, from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning “peace.” Its Old Norse origins have led to Sula becoming the name of a type of seabird from the Sulidae family. Sula is the name of a novel and its main female character by Toni Morrison—one of America’s most celebrated and innovative writers. Sula is a song-like name that will be sure to teach baby to spread peaceful harmony wherever they go.
How Popular Is The Name Sula?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sula is currently #4619 on The Bump
Girl:Sula is currently #3076 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sula is currently #28435 in U.S. births
Girl:Sula is currently #17252 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#17252
in 2023
- 6961
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 287
Behind the Name, Sula (2), September 2022
Behind the Name, Ursula, April 2021
Name Doctor, Ursula
WordSense Dictionary, Sula
Behind the Name, Shulammite, May 2020
Britannica, Sula, novel by Morrison, October 2015
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