Baby names starting with U
Looking for baby names starting with U? You are in the right place. Our collection holds 49 names that begin with U — 30 for boys, 19 for girls and 0 for unisex — drawn from 9 traditions including African, Christian, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew and more. Every name below shows its meaning, origin and gender, so you can compare candidates at a glance before saving your favourites.
Among the most-loved U-names for boys are Uday, Udbhav, Ujjwal, Udayan. For girls, favourites include Uma, Unnati, Urvashi, Urvi. Whether you want a baby boy name with deep meaning, a modern unique pick or a family favourite, the list below is a great place to start.
Try saying each name out loud with your surname, and shorten it to see if you love the nickname too. When a few U-names feel right, use the free baby names generator to filter further by religion, rashi or a meaning you admire — then heart the keepers and check how they flow with a middle or sibling name.
U baby names with meanings
The most popular U-names first, sorted by popularity. Tap any name in the generator to see its full description and similar suggestions.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uday | Rising, dawn | Hindu | boy |
| Udbhav | Origin, birth | Hindu | boy |
| Ujjwal | Bright, radiant | Hindu | boy |
| Udayan | Rising sun | Hindu | boy |
| Umang | Enthusiasm, joy | Hindu | boy |
| Umesh | Lord Shiva | Hindu | boy |
| Utsav | Festival, celebration | Hindu | boy |
| Utkarsh | Excellence, progress | Hindu | boy |
| Uttam | Best, excellent | Hindu | boy |
| Uma | Goddess Parvati, tranquility | Hindu | girl |
| Unnati | Progress, elevation | Hindu | girl |
| Urvashi | Celestial nymph | Hindu | girl |
| Urvi | Earth | Hindu | girl |
| Usha | Dawn, sunrise | Hindu | girl |
| Udant | Calm, serene | Hindu | boy |
| Udit | Risen, shining | Hindu | boy |
| Utkansh | Excellence, aspiration | Hindu | boy |
| Upendra | Lord Vishnu, brother of Indra | Hindu | boy |
| Urmit | Joyful | Hindu | boy |
| Utpal | Lotus, blue lotus | Hindu | boy |
| Udita | Risen, bright | Hindu | girl |
| Upasana | Worship, devotion | Hindu | girl |
| Urja | Energy, strength | Hindu | girl |
| Urmila | Wife of Lakshmana, enchanting | Hindu | girl |
| Umar | Flourishing, long-lived | Muslim | boy |
| Umair | Long-lived, prosperous | Muslim | boy |
| Usman | Most powerful | Muslim | boy |
| Uwais | Gift, generous | Muslim | boy |
| Umm Kulthum | Prophet's daughter, mother of Kulthum | Muslim | girl |
| Umaira | Long-lived, prosperous | Muslim | girl |
| Uzma | Greatest, supreme | Muslim | girl |
| Ubaid | Little servant of Allah | Muslim | boy |
| Umer | Flourishing, long-lived | Muslim | boy |
| Uzair | Prophet Ezra | Muslim | boy |
| Usama | Lion, lion-like | Muslim | boy |
| Usayd | Little lion | Muslim | boy |
| Ujala | Light, brightness | Muslim | girl |
| Unsa | Woman, delicate | Muslim | girl |
| Uroosa | Bride, beautiful | Muslim | girl |
| Ulysses | Wrathful, odyssey hero | Christian | boy |
| Uriel | God is my light | Christian | boy |
| Ursula | Little she-bear | Western | girl |
| Ulrich | Wealthy ruler | German | boy |
| Uzoma | Good way | African | boy |
| Ulani | Cheerful, heaven sent | Hawaiian | girl |
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U baby names FAQ
What are popular baby names starting with U?
Popular U-names include Uday (boy), Udbhav (boy), Ujjwal (boy), Udayan (boy), Umang (boy), Umesh (boy). There are 49 U-names in our collection — 30 for boys, 19 for girls and 0 for unisex — so you will find plenty of classic and modern options.
What does the name Uday mean?
Uday means "Rising, dawn" and comes from the Hindu tradition. You can tap any name in the table below to see its full meaning, origin and gender.
How do I find more baby names starting with U?
Open the free baby names generator, set the starting letter to U and combine it with a gender, origin or meaning to narrow the list instantly. You can also jump to another letter using the A–Z grid on this page, or browse African, Christian, German names to see related options.