Girl Name
Bula
Bula means “Round object, fat person”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Bula — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Round object, fat person", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Bela is on your shortlist, Bula belongs in the same conversation.
Bula meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Round object, fat person
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Bula as B·U·L·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Bula is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Bula variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bulaa, Bulae, Bulay, Bul.
- Nicknames: Bula works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Bula with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Bula middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Bela, Beula, Bella, Buel, Buell — full picks on the sibling names for Bula guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Bula? Browse our names like Bula guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Bula
What does the name Bula mean?
Bula means "Round object, fat person". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Bula is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Bula?
The exact origin of Bula is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Bula?
Bula has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Bula a boy's or girl's name?
Bula is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Bula in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Bula sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Bula?
Names that share Bula's sound and style include Bela, Beula, Bella, Buel, Buell.
What middle names pair well with Bula?
Good middle-name fits for Bula pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Bula is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Bula is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Bula?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bula share its rhythm without rhyming — Bela, Beula, Bella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.