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Urmila

Girl name · Indian

Meaningwife of Lakshmana · Sanskrit

Urmila is an Indian girl name meaning “wife of Lakshmana”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Urmila has the name Mila hiding inside it.
  • Word funUrmila doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationUrmila peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Urmila you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
  • HistoryUrmila first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Urmila

US births per million girls, 2003–2025

01.5320032003

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Urmila

Urmila is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “wife of Lakshmana”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Urmila

What does the name Urmila mean?

Urmila means “wife of Lakshmana” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Urmila?

Urmila is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Urmila a boy or girl name?

Urmila is a girl name.

How popular is the name Urmila?

Urmila is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #15,784 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Urmila?

Urmila is an Indian girl name meaning “wife of Lakshmana”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.