Ullanda
An Indian name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Ullanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ullanda today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ullanda births was 1981 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ullanda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ullanda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1981
10 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1982 SSA rank
#10,466
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Ullanda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ullanda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ullanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 24 | 24 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ullanda
The name Ullanda is believed to have originated in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-European languages from the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ullanda," which translates to "rising" or "elevating." This name was likely given to individuals born during the rising of the sun or other celestial bodies, symbolizing the beginning of a new day or a fresh start.
The earliest known references to the name Ullanda can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. One notable mention is in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, where a character named Ullanda is described as a wise and learned sage.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Maurya Empire named Ullanda. He was known for his contributions to the fields of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics. His works influenced the development of Indian philosophy and laid the foundation for later thinkers.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, there was a famous poet and playwright named Ullanda. He is credited with writing several influential plays and literary works that explored themes of love, valor, and spirituality.
In the 11th century CE, a distinguished Buddhist monk and scholar named Ullanda lived in the region of present-day Bengal. He was renowned for his expertise in Buddhist philosophy and played a significant role in the propagation of Buddhism throughout South and Southeast Asia.
Another notable figure with the name Ullanda was a Rajput warrior and military commander who lived in the 16th century during the reign of the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against the Mughal forces, earning him a respected place in the annals of Indian history.
While the name Ullanda has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities across the Indian subcontinent over the centuries. Despite its relatively rare usage in modern times, the name continues to hold a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse tapestry of India's past.
People
Ullanda + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ullanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ullanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ullanda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Ullanda a common name?
We classify Ullanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ullanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Ullanda was 1981, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ullanda is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ullanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ullanda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.