Yuma
Yuma first appears in US records in 1974. It peaked in 2014, when 21 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 10.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yuma popular?
Steady Yuma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 58 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 138 | |
| 2000s | 100 | |
| 1990s | 55 | |
| 1970s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yuma mean?
Yuma commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” with “truth.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuma mean?
Yuma means Permanence; truth. Yuma commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” with “truth.”
What is the origin of the name Yuma?
Yuma is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Yuma?
Yuma is pronounced “YOO-mah.”
Is Yuma a boy or a girl name?
Yuma is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Yuma a popular name right now?
Yuma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Yuma?
In 2025, Yuma ranked #8231 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yuma most popular?
Yuma was most popular in 2014, when about 21 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yuma?
Names similar to Yuma include Haruki, Haruto, Sota, Yuto, Minato.
What names go well with Yuma?
Japanese names that pair well with Yuma include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.