Ulanni
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Ulanni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ulanni today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ulanni births was 2020 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ulanni. 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 Ulanni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
2020
44 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,000
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ulanni: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ulanni 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 Ulanni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 99 | 99 |
Geography
Where Ulannis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ulanni
The name Ulanni is believed to have originated from the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "ul" meaning "protection" and "anni" meaning "gift," suggesting the name may have been given to children as a symbol of being a cherished and protected gift.
Ulanni has its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, which flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, now modern-day Iraq. This name was likely used among the Sumerian people, who were known for their advanced understanding of mathematics, astronomy, and writing systems.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ulanni can be found in cuneiform tablets from the ancient city of Ur, dated around 2500 BCE. These tablets were used for record-keeping and documented various aspects of daily life, including names of individuals.
Throughout history, there are a few notable figures who bore the name Ulanni. One of the earliest was Ulanni, a Sumerian priestess who lived around 2300 BCE and was known for her devotion to the goddess Inanna. Another was Ulanni, a Sumerian scribe who lived in the city of Uruk around 2200 BCE and was renowned for his skillful record-keeping.
In the 18th century BCE, there was a Babylonian ruler named Ulanni who was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Babylonian Empire. He ruled from around 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE and was known for his fair and just leadership.
Another notable figure was Ulanni, an Akkadian scholar who lived around 1200 BCE and was renowned for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. He is credited with developing advanced mathematical techniques and studying the movements of celestial bodies.
In more recent times, there was an Assyrian poet named Ulanni who lived in the 7th century CE and was celebrated for his lyrical and evocative works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
While the name Ulanni may not be as common today, it carries a rich historical legacy that spans across various ancient civilizations and cultures, from the Sumerians to the Babylonians, Akkadians, and Assyrians. Its enduring presence throughout the centuries serves as a testament to the cultural significance and lasting impact of this ancient name.
People
Ulanni + last name combinations
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ulanni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ulanni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ulanni 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 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Ulanni a common name?
We classify Ulanni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ulanni most popular?
The single biggest year for Ulanni was 2020, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ulanni is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ulanni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ulanni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ulanni 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.
Is Ulanni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ulanni in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ulanni can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ulanni?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Ulanni at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.