Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Juma since 1973
Babies named Juma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juma's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Juma is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'born on Friday'. It has been used in the United States since at least 1973, though it remains rare. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 7194, with approximately 1 in 155,280 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, neither surging nor declining dramatically. While it is not popular enough to appear among top state lists, Juma is a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with a clear cultural and religious significance tied to the Islamic holy day.
Juma is derived from the Arabic word 'jum'ah', meaning 'Friday'. In Islamic tradition, Friday is a holy day, and the name is often given to boys born on that day. It is common across Muslim-majority regions, particularly in East Africa where Swahili speakers use it.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jumaa, Djuma
Sibling names for Juma
Names that share Juma's style, for a brother or sister.
