Jeanette vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeanette

Girl #2,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,769
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jeannie, Nettie

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Jeanette Rank #2,769
Uma Rank #2,724

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 vs #2769 for Jeanette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeanette ___

  • Jeanette Marie
  • Jeanette Louise
  • Jeanette Anne
  • Jeanette Claire
  • Jeanette Rose
  • Jeanette Elizabeth

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 Jeanette

Colette Brigitte Yvette Renée Jacques

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeanette or Uma more popular?

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 compared to Jeanette at #2769 in the United States.

What do Jeanette and Uma mean?

Jeanette means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeanette and Uma boy or girl names?

Jeanette is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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