Joie vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joie

Girl #2,888 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, delight, happiness"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Joy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Joie Rank #2,888
Uma Rank #2,724

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 vs #2888 for Joie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joie ___

  • Joie Elise
  • Joie Marie
  • Joie Renee
  • Joie Celeste
  • Joie Vivienne
  • Joie Claire

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 Joie

Beau Belle Soleil Elan Lune

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joie or Uma more popular?

Uma is more popular, ranked #2724 compared to Joie at #2888 in the United States.

What do Joie and Uma mean?

Joie means "joy, delight, happiness" (French/Latin origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joie and Uma boy or girl names?

Joie is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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