Ubah

Q: What is the origin of Ubah?

Ubah is of Somali origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ubah?

According to the latest SSA data, Ubah is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ubah a girl name?

Ubah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Flower"

Ubah appears in Somali usage and is commonly glossed with a botanical sense, often rendered as flower.

Themes:somalinaturefeminine

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ubah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ubah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ubah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ubah.

8 ideas

ubay

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ubah

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ubahie

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ubahy

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ubaho

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uuie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ubah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ubah mean?

Ubah means "Flower". Ubah appears in Somali usage and is commonly glossed with a botanical sense, often rendered as flower.

What is the origin of Ubah?

Ubah is of Somali origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ubah?

According to the latest SSA data, Ubah is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ubah a girl name?

Ubah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ubah?

Popular nicknames for Ubah include ubay, ubah, ub, UB, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ubah?

There are many names similar to Ubah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSomali, Arabic

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withU

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abshir Guled Hamse Liban Mucad

Sisters

Ayan Bilan Faduma Fartun Farhiya

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