Unisex · #9,549 in 2026

Uzoma

Uzoma is a unisex given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means “good road,” being similar in connotation to Ijeoma.

Current Rank
#9,549
Peak Rank
#4,451 (1997)
Total Babies
125
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,108 (8 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,451 (125 total)
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
2020
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#4451
Peak Rank
125
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2002
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#11108
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Uzoma

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

Uzoma is a unisex given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means “good road,” being similar in connotation to Ijeoma.

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The Story of Uzoma

As a girl name

Uzoma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 8 Uzomas were born — ranking #11,108 that year. As of 2026, Uzoma ranks #11,108 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Uzomas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Uzoma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 14 Uzomas were born — ranking #4,451 that year. As of 2026, Uzoma ranks #9,549 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Uzomas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Uzoma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Uzoma 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 Uzoma

What does the name Uzoma mean?
Uzoma is a unisex given name and surname of Igbo origin. It means “good road,” being similar in connotation to Ijeoma.
How popular is Uzoma in 2026?
In 2026, Uzoma ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Uzoma most popular?
Uzoma reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #4,451 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Uzoma a unisex name?
Yes — Uzoma is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Uzomas assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Uzoma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Uzoma include Ishmeal, Sharief, Quinlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Uzoma

Uzoma is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Uzoma's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #4,451. Use the chart and map above to compare Uzoma'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.