Girl · #4,255 in 2026

Dula

Dula is a name. Notable people with the name include:Arthur M. Dula American lawyer and patent attorney Lishan Dula, long-distance runner for Bahrain Louis Dula, American Negro leagues baseball pitcher Tom Dula (1845–1868), Confederate soldier Vivalda Dula, Angolan singer-songwriter and percussionist Dula Bhaya Kag (1902–1977), Indian poet, songwriter, writer and artist Đula Mešter, Serbian…

Current Rank
#4,255
Peak Rank
#2,366 (1923)
Total Babies
154
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1896
First Year
1937
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2366
Peak Rank
154
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dula

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dula is a name. Notable people with the name include:Arthur M. Dula American lawyer and patent attorney Lishan Dula, long-distance runner for Bahrain Louis Dula, American Negro leagues baseball pitcher Tom Dula (1845–1868), Confederate soldier Vivalda Dula, Angolan singer-songwriter and percussionist Dula Bhaya Kag (1902–1977), Indian poet, songwriter, writer and artist Đula Mešter, Serbian…

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The Story of Dula

Dula first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 15 Dulas were born — ranking #2,366 that year. As of 2026, Dula ranks #4,255 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 154 Dulas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dula

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dula is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dula

What does the name Dula mean?
Dula is a name. Notable people with the name include:Arthur M. Dula American lawyer and patent attorney Lishan Dula, long-distance runner for Bahrain Louis Dula, American Negro leagues baseball pitcher Tom Dula (1845–1868), Confederate soldier Vivalda Dula, Angolan singer-songwriter and percussionist Dula Bhaya Kag (1902–1977), Indian poet, songwriter, writer and artist Đula Mešter, Serbian…
How popular is Dula in 2026?
In 2026, Dula ranks #4,255 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dula most popular?
Dula reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,366 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Dula a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dula is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dula?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dula include Eletha, Orpah, Willye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dula

Dula is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Dula's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,366. Use the chart and map above to compare Dula's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.