Arisa vs Ursula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arisa

Girl #5,062 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"second village of sand"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Italian Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,062
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Risa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,225
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ulla, Ursi, Urs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arisa Rank #5,062
Ursula Rank #5,225

Arisa is more popular, ranked #5062 vs #5225 for Ursula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arisa ___

  • Arisa Mae
  • Arisa Grace
  • Arisa Louise
  • Arisa Elise
  • Arisa Rose
  • Arisa June

Ursula ___

  • Ursula Marie
  • Ursula Claire
  • Ursula Louise
  • Ursula Anne
  • Ursula Helena
  • Ursula Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arisa

Mio Hana Sora Kai Riku

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arisa or Ursula more popular?

Arisa is more popular, ranked #5062 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Arisa and Ursula mean?

Arisa means "second village of sand" (Japanese origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Arisa and Ursula boy or girl names?

Arisa is primarily a girl name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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