Berlin vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Uma

Girl #2,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nation, community"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Jewish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,724
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berlin Rank #2,852
Uma Rank #2,724

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 vs #2852 for Berlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

Uma ___

  • Uma Rose
  • Uma Jade
  • Uma Simone
  • Uma Grace
  • Uma Pearl
  • Uma Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berlin

Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or Uma more popular?

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 compared to Berlin at #2852 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Uma mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berlin and Uma boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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