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Jumana

joo-MAH-nah · Fair-complexioned, often understood as 'silver' or 'pearl' in Arabic.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,758
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 57,402 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1987

Rising since 1987, #4,758 for girls today.

Popularity of Jumana since 1977

Babies named Jumana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jumana's real moment was 2025.

91928198020002020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s24
1990s69
2000s134
2010s237
2020s149

Meaning & origin

Jumana is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'silver' or 'pearl', evoking elegance and value. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and has seen a steady rise in usage since 1987, peaking in 2025 where it ranked 4,758 (with 1 in 57,402 births). The name is most common in New York, reflecting its popularity among Arab-American communities. While not widespread in English-speaking countries, its melodic sound and meaningful etymology have contributed to its gradual ascent. Jumana remains a distinctive choice that honors cultural heritage without feeling overly unusual in a multicultural context.

Jumana is of Arabic origin, derived from the word meaning 'silver' or 'pearl', symbolizing preciousness and beauty. It is a traditional feminine name in the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and Gulf regions, and has been used for centuries.

Where Jumana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Jumana” around the world

Where Jumana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Juma, Mana, Juju

Variants: Jumana, Jumana, Joumana

Sibling names for Jumana

Names that share Jumana's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Nadia, Samira, Yasmin, Zahra

Brothers: Omar, Tariq, Khalid, Zayn, Jamal

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Questions parents ask

What does Jumana mean?
Jumana means 'silver' or 'pearl' in Arabic, often referring to a fair complexion or something precious.
How popular is Jumana?
As of 2025, Jumana ranked 4,758 in the U.S., with about 1 in 57,402 baby girls given the name that year. Its popularity has been rising since 1987.
Is Jumana a boy or girl name?
Jumana is almost exclusively a girl's name, used for girls in U.S. records since 1977.