boy name · Japanese origin
Yuma
/ YOO-mah /
Meaning
Yuma means Permanence; truth (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
YOO-mah
Popularity
#8231 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Yuma in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Yuma mean?
Yuma commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” with “truth.”
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.
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.