Girl name · Swedish
Ulla
“will, determination”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Ulla — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Ulla is Swedish — the affectionate form of Ulrika, "will, determination" (and of Ursula) — a mid-century Scandinavian staple with steel in its softness.
Rare in America, warm across the Nordics, Ulla is resolve at lullaby volume.
Two round syllables (OO-lah). It pairs well with flowing middles (Ulla Marguerite, Ulla Josephine). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy wool with Cultural Fusion knitting patterns and Modern Minimalist needles — determination, purring.
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All Swedish names →Ulla — common questions
Is Ulla a boy or girl name?
Ulla is traditionally a girl name of Swedish origin.
What does the name Ulla mean?
Ulla means “will, determination” of Swedish origin. Ulla is Swedish — the affectionate form of Ulrika, "will, determination" (and of Ursula) — a mid-century Scandinavian staple with steel in its softness.
Where does the name Ulla come from?
Ulla is Swedish in origin. Rare in America, warm across the Nordics, Ulla is resolve at lullaby volume.
How popular is Ulla?
Ulla did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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