Girl Name · Latin Origin
Ursula
Ursula is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Latin origin, 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.
Ursula is a girl baby name of Latin origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ursula often also consider Urbano.
Ursula meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ursula has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Ursula to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ursula as U·R·S·U·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ursula is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ursula variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ursulaa, Ursulae, Ursulay, Ursul.
- Nicknames: Urs and U.
- Middle names: Pair Ursula with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ursula middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Urbano, Urban, Uriel, Uriah, Ural — full picks on the sibling names for Ursula guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ursula? Browse our names like Ursula 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 Ursula
What does the name Ursula mean?
Ursula has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ursula?
Ursula originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ursula?
Ursula has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ursula a boy's or girl's name?
Ursula is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ursula in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ursula sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ursula?
Names that share Ursula's sound and style include Urbano, Urban, Uriel, Uriah, Ural.
What middle names pair well with Ursula?
Good middle-name fits for Ursula pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ursula is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ursula is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ursula?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ursula share its rhythm without rhyming — Urbano, Urban, Uriel all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.