Our Ugandan name database contains 1.476 Ugandan surnames and 5.850 Ugandan first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Ugandan name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Africa is very poor organised and has no open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Uganda are very limited to the names we know from other countries. The Ugandan names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Ugandan names as well. To create the Ugandan name database we used 19.402 validated Ugandan social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Ugandan surnames

This table show popular Ugandan surnames. In Uganda, surnames, also known as surnames, are typically passed down from the father to the children. However, there are some cases where children may take on the surname of their mother or a combination of both parents' surnames. The use of surnames in Uganda is influenced by both traditional customs and modern societal norms.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Official 76 0.4% American British Indian
King 75 0.4% American British Canadian
Bae 73 0.4% American South Korean Indonesian
Moses 72 0.4% American Nigerian British
Asiimwe 72 0.4% Rwandan Emirati American
Mugisha 68 0.4% Rwandan Burundian American
Joseph 68 0.4% American Nigerian Indian
Brian 67 0.3% American Kenyan British
Ivan 61 0.3% Mexican Romanian American
Paul 60 0.3% American Indian British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.402 Ugandan social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Ugandan first names

In Uganda, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on cultural and traditional customs. They often choose a name that has a significant meaning or symbolizes something important to the family. For example, the name "Moses" is often chosen because it symbolizes leadership and guidance. Additionally, many parents will choose a name that honors a family member or ancestor. In some cases, the name may also be chosen based on religious beliefs and practices. Overall, the process of choosing a first name in Uganda is often a collaborative effort between the parents and other family members, with a focus on tradition and cultural significance.

Popular Ugandan male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Joseph 118 0.9% American British Nigerian
David 111 0.8% American British Spanish
Paul 110 0.8% British American Dutch
Prince 105 0.8% Indian Nigerian American
King 103 0.8% American Nigerian British
Agaba 101 0.8% Nigerian Rwandan Mahoran
Mugisha 100 0.8% Rwandan Burundian American
Moses 97 0.7% American Nigerian Kenyan
Isaac 97 0.7% American Mexican Spanish
Emmanuel 97 0.7% Nigerian French Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.402 Ugandan social media profiles from which 13.322 (69%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Ugandan female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Emma 62 1.0% British American Irish
Mukisa 50 0.8% Mexican Mahoran Nigerian
Aine 40 0.7% Irish British American
Mugume 36 0.6% Rwandan Turkish
Yiga 35 0.6% Emirati Rwandan Swiss
Grace 34 0.6% American British Irish
Kim 33 0.5% American British Dutch
Birungi 32 0.5% Bosnian, Herzegovinian Congolese American
Mbabazi 31 0.5% Rwandan Mahoran Kenyan
Irene 30 0.5% Spanish American Italian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.402 Ugandan social media profiles from which 6.080 (31%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.