Utah
Meaningland of the Ute people · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,703 in 1921
9 babies were named Utah in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Utah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Utah, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Utah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryUtah first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1921, when it ranked #1,703. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Utah means “land of the Ute people”.
About the name Utah
Utah is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “land of the Ute people”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-tah”. US birth records list Utah for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 46 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #1,703 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.6 | 104,712 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 84,104 boys |
| 1930s | 7.4 | 134,953 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 2000s | 2.2 | 456,621 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 468,750 boys |
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Dakotah · friend, ally
- Unisex name: Texas · friends
Questions about the name Utah
What does the name Utah mean?
Utah means “land of the Ute people” in English.
What is the origin of the name Utah?
Utah has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Kai, Dakota, Mikah.
Is Utah a boy or girl name?
Utah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Utah?
Utah ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#1,703).