Unisex name
Ulya name meaning
“highest or most exalted”
Ulya is a name used for boys and girls, derived from Arabic ʿulyā and meaning “highest or most exalted”. The source word is the feminine form of aʿlā, meaning “higher” or “highest”. This feminine grammatical form describes the Arabic word, while the given name is used for both genders.
What does Ulya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Ulya
From Arabic ʿulyā, the feminine form of aʿlā, 'higher' or 'highest'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ulya in Islam and the Quran
Ulya does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العليا) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 40.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ulya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ulya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Fatin: captivating, enchanting
- Salma: safe, free from harm
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Meaning of each word
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Fatmawati: woman; Fatma relates to weaning
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
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Ulya Wardatul
Meaning of each word
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Wardatul: a rose flower
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Meaning of each word
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
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Ulya Nuraidah
Meaning of each word
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Nuraidah: light and one who returns
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Meaning of each word
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Romlah: a grain of sand
- Sabariah: patient, steadfast through hardship
How to pronounce Ulya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulja/ |
| Arabic script | عليا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭꦾ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜ᮪ᮚ |
Is Ulya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ulya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ulya ranks #379 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ulya
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Uly♂♀Lovely, beautiful
- Ula♂♀Eminence, high rank
- Ulva♀Affection, intimacy
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Uli♀Lovely, beautiful
- Ulum♂Sciences, branches of knowledge
- Ulil♂Possessors or holders
- Ulul♂Possessors or those who have
- Ully♂♀Lovely, beautiful
- Udaya♂Sunrise
- Ulin♀Ulin tree, ironwood
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
Famous people named Ulya
- Ulya Dalila Mansur · b. 1990
- Ulya Rahmawati
FAQ about the name Ulya
What is the meaning of Ulya?
Ulya means highest or most exalted. From Arabic ʿulyā, the feminine form of aʿlā, 'higher' or 'highest'.
Is Ulya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ulya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ulya?
Ulya is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ulya in the Quran?
Ulya does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العليا) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 40.
How many syllables does Ulya have?
Ulya has 2 syllables (Ul-ya) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ulya?
Ulya ranks #379 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ulya?
Some ideas: Ulya Fatin Salma; Ulya Fatmawati Halimah; Ulya Wardatul.
Famous people named Ulya?
Notable people named Ulya include Ulya Dalila Mansur, Ulya Rahmawati.
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