Precious vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Precious

Girl #2,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of great value, beloved, cherished"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

African Nigerian African American American Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,562
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Precia, P

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

Precious Rank #2,562
Uma Rank #2,724

Precious is more popular, ranked #2562 vs #2724 for Uma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Precious ___

  • Precious Grace
  • Precious Joy
  • Precious Hope
  • Precious Faith
  • Precious Love
  • Precious Pearl

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 Precious

Blessing Favour Destiny Gift Mercy

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Precious or Uma more popular?

Precious is more popular, ranked #2562 compared to Uma at #2724 in the United States.

What do Precious and Uma mean?

Precious means "of great value, beloved, cherished" (Latin via Old French origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Precious and Uma boy or girl names?

Precious is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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