Is Ukiah a boy's or girl's name?

Ukiah is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Ukiah most popular?

Ukiah reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 14 births that year. It is currently ranked #10791 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ukiah?

Ukiah is currently ranked #10791 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 118 babies since 2001.

Ukiah

An uncommon Native American pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsNative AmericanDeclining

#10791▲ 1415in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A city, the county seat of Mendocino County, California, United States.

Ukiah is a boy's and girl's baby name of Native American origin, derived from the Pomo language word meaning 'deep valley' — a reference to the Ukiah Valley in Northern California where the Pomo people have lived for thousands of years. The city of Ukiah takes its name from this same source.

As a given name, Ukiah carries a sense of place and landscape — rooted in the Pacific Coast of North America. For parents drawn to nature-connected names or with ties to Northern California, Ukiah has an authentic geographic resonance that goes far deeper than most place names.

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Popularity Over Time

Ukiah climbed 2312 spots in the last 20 years — from #13103 to #10791.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ukiah
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	24	#10152	▼
2010s	43	#9591	▼
2000s	51	#10504	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 2001–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ukiah
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10791	+1 (16.7%)
2022	6	#12206	-5 (-45.5%)
2020	11	#7459	+4 (57.1%)
2019	7	#10723	0
2018	7	#10673	+1 (16.7%)
2015	6	#11988	-5 (-45.5%)
2013	11	#7512	-1 (-8.3%)
2010	12	#7059	+6 (100.0%)
2009	6	#12385	-1 (-14.3%)
2006	7	#10592	-1 (-12.5%)
2005	8	#9045	+3 (60.0%)
2004	5	#13103	-9 (-64.3%)
2003	14	#5538	+9 (180.0%)
2002	5	#12385	-1 (-16.7%)
2001	6	#10477	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ukiah as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Ukiah has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 2005.

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Total births

2005

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Ukiah be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ukiah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #10791. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology