Beulah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: b-eh-ool-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Hebrew origin, meaning "married" or "to be married."

Beulah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "married" or "bride." It originates from the Old Testament, where it is used to describe the land of Israel (Isaiah 62:4). The name gained popularity in English-speaking nations during the Protestant Reformation. Over time, Beulah has been used in various contexts, including literature and pop culture. It symbolizes a place of peace and fertility, as seen in John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Journey." The name has also been associated with the subconscious realm in William Blake's mythology. Despite its rich history, Beulah remains a somewhat rare and unique name.

Beulah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Beulah is currently #14148 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Beulah is currently #8053 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Beulah is currently #6877 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Beulah is currently #3870 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Beulah is currently #7173 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Beulah is currently #4097 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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