Uma is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1107 in 2001 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 30 births ranking #987. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 125.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 14,888 girls born was named Uma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.