Girl · #15,782 in 2026

Urmila

Urmila, is a Hindu goddess and the princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is considered to be an avatāra of Nagalakshmi, the serpent goddess. Urmila was married to Lakshmana and is known for her dedication towards her husband, for her sacrifice.

  • Hinduism
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Bengali
Current Rank
#15,782
Peak Rank
#15,782 (2003)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2003
First Year
2003
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#15782
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Urmila

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

Urmila, is a Hindu goddess and the princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is considered to be an avatāra of Nagalakshmi, the serpent goddess. Urmila was married to Lakshmana and is known for her dedication towards her husband, for her sacrifice.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Hinduism
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Bengali
  • Odia
Etymology
The name Urmila is of Sanskrit origin, and could be divided into Ur meaning waves, and mila , meaning to join . Thus , her name means 'waves of passion that unite a couple'. Her name also means 'humble' or 'enchantress'.

The Story of Urmila

Urmila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 5 Urmilas were born — ranking #15,782 that year. As of 2026, Urmila ranks #15,782 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Urmilas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Urmila

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urmila

What does the name Urmila mean?
Urmila, is a Hindu goddess and the princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is considered to be an avatāra of Nagalakshmi, the serpent goddess. Urmila was married to Lakshmana and is known for her dedication towards her husband, for her sacrifice.
What is the origin of the name Urmila?
Urmila has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia.
How popular is Urmila in 2026?
In 2026, Urmila ranks #15,782 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Urmila most popular?
Urmila reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #15,782 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Urmila a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Urmila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Urmila?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Urmila include Aanijah, Aaryona, Abbrianna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Urmila

Urmila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Urmila's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #15,782. Use the chart and map above to compare Urmila'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.