Beulah
Beulah is a Hebrew name meaning "married" or "possessed," appearing in the Bible as a symbolic name for the land of Israel. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th and early 20th centuries as a distinctive biblical choice.
Current Popularity
#5949 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is typically BYU-lah
- •Strong vintage appeal with potential for revival
- •May be associated with Southern American heritage
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is understood
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Famous People
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Beulah Koale
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Beulah Richardson
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Statistics
73,252
Total births since 1880
1916
Peak year
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