unisex name
Uhuru
oo-HOO-roo (Swahili)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 33
Uhuru is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1973 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Uhuru Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
How Popular Is Uhuru?
In 1973, Uhuru was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Uhuru
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Uhuru Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Uhuru over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Uhuru
- Swahili oo-HOO-roo
Sibling Names for Uhuru
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Uhuru — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Uhuru
How popular is the name Uhuru?
In 1973, Uhuru was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Uhuru a girl's or a boy's name?
Uhuru is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Uhuru?
Uhuru has 3 syllables.
When was Uhuru most popular?
Uhuru peaked in 1972, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.