Little bear or peace
In Hebrew, Sula is often considered a diminutive of Shulamit, meaning peace. In Latin contexts, it is a diminutive of Ursula, meaning little bear. It gained literary prominence through Toni Morrison's 1973 novel of the same name.
Less common today
Sula isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,952 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of Toni Morrison's novel · Sula
British actress known for stage and screen
The anthropomorphic elephant character in the children's series · Bing
