Starr vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Starr Rank #2,536
Uma Rank #2,724

Starr is more popular, ranked #2536 vs #2724 for Uma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Starr ___

  • Starr Mae
  • Starr June
  • Starr Grace
  • Starr Rose
  • Starr Lynn
  • Starr Jade

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 Starr

Luna Nova Aurora Orion Lyra

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starr or Uma more popular?

Starr is more popular, ranked #2536 compared to Uma at #2724 in the United States.

What do Starr and Uma mean?

Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Starr and Uma boy or girl names?

Starr is primarily a girl name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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