Rula

Rula is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Rula at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rula

Rula belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rula first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3200 in 1918, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 154 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rula in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#3200 in 1918
Peak year
1918
Total since 1880
154

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rula mean?

The meaning of Rula is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rula a boy or girl name?

Rula is a girl name.

What origin is the name Rula?

Rula comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rula?

Rula first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #3200 in 1918, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.