Uhura
girl nameUhura entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #6006 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#6006
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7821 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Uhura are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Uhura alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Uhura in 2025?
- Uhura is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Uhura most popular?
- Uhura peaked in 1971, reaching #6006 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Uhura with classmates?
- Uhura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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