UK girl's name
Tulah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning light" or "morning star".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tulah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tulah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2005 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Tulah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tulah ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Tulah.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tulah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Tulah mean?
The name Tulah traces its origins to the ancient Sanskrit language of India, where it was derived from the word "tulā," meaning "balance" or "scale." This name emerged during the Vedic period, between 1500 and 500 BCE, when Sanskrit literature and philosophy flourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tulah can be found in the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. Tulah was mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi, revered for their wisdom and spiritual insights.
In ancient Indian mythology, Tulah was also the name given to a celestial being or deva associated with the concept of equilibrium and harmony. This association with balance and equilibrium likely contributed to the name's enduring symbolism and popularity.
The first known historical figure bearing the name Tulah was a 6th-century BCE scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent. Tulah was renowned for their teachings on ethics, virtue, and the pursuit of knowledge.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Tulah, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the calculation of celestial movements.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a celebrated poet and playwright named Tulah gained widespread acclaim for their literary works that explored themes of love, devotion, and the human condition.
In the 9th century CE, a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher named Tulah was highly influential in spreading the teachings of Islamic mysticism throughout Central Asia and the Middle East.
Another notable figure was Tulah, a 12th-century warrior and military strategist from the Indian subcontinent, who played a crucial role in defending their kingdom against foreign invaders and is celebrated for their bravery and tactical brilliance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tulah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tulah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tulah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tulah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tulah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5649 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4493 | 11 | 3 |
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- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tulah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tulah in the UK right now?
In 2019, Tulah was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tulah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Tulah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tulah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning light" or "morning star".
How many people are called Tulah in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Tulah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.