Jayne vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayne

Girl #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

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

Jayne Rank #2,684
Uma Rank #2,724

Jayne is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2724 for Uma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayne ___

  • Jayne Marie
  • Jayne Louise
  • Jayne Ann
  • Jayne Elizabeth
  • Jayne Victoria
  • Jayne Rose

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 Jayne

Claire Grace Faye Blake Cole

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayne or Uma more popular?

Jayne is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Uma at #2724 in the United States.

What do Jayne and Uma mean?

Jayne means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jayne and Uma boy or girl names?

Jayne is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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