Bulah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBYOO-lah / /ˈbjuːlə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to be married'; English: 'blessed'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bulah has Hebrew origins, often associated with the biblical figure in the Old Testament. It appears in various forms in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th century. The name has been used in religious contexts, reflecting themes of blessing and marriage.
Trend Summary
The name Bulah has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Beulah
International Variants
- Beula (English)
Famous people named Bulah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bulah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bulah has ranked as high as #754 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Bulah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bulah (1950)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 14 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 19 |
| 1892 | 22 |
| 1893 | 26 |
| 1894 | 21 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1896 | 24 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 26 |
| 1900 | 36 |
| 1901 | 33 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 29 |
| 1904 | 35 |
| 1905 | 52 |
| 1906 | 44 |
| 1907 | 39 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1910 | 55 |
| 1911 | 47 |
| 1912 | 47 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1914 | 85 |
| 1915 | 57 |
| 1916 | 74 |
| 1917 | 82 |
| 1918 | 86 |
| 1919 | 115 |
| 1920 | 108 |
| 1921 | 89 |
| 1922 | 85 |
| 1923 | 82 |
| 1924 | 97 |
| 1925 | 95 |
| 1926 | 81 |
| 1927 | 77 |
| 1928 | 65 |
| 1929 | 95 |
| 1930 | 76 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1932 | 57 |
| 1933 | 46 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 48 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 25 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |