Bulah
girl nameBulah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #473 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#473
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #689 |
| 1890s | #646 |
| 1900s | #566 |
| 1910s | #710 |
| 1920s | #786 |
| 1930s | #1072 |
| 1940s | #1986 |
| 1950s | #3953 |
| 1960s | #5843 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Bulah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bulah alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bulah in 2025?
- Bulah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bulah most popular?
- Bulah peaked in 1905, reaching #473 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bulah with classmates?
- Bulah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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