Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kazuma since 1918
Babies named Kazuma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Kazuma is a Japanese masculine name that has seen steady but limited use in the United States, with its highest frequency occurring in 2010. The name combines the kanji for 'harmony' and 'truth', reflecting positive virtues. According to Social Security Administration data, Kazuma first appeared on American records in 1918, though it remained rare for decades. In the most recent year of data (2025), it ranked 12,008th, with an estimated 1 in every 341,615 boys given the name. The name's usage has been relatively stable over the past decade, showing no dramatic increase or decline. While not widely used in any specific U.S. state, Kazuma has gained some cultural visibility through Japanese media, contributing to its occasional adoption by families seeking a distinctive name with a positive meaning.
Kazuma is a Japanese name composed of the elements ka (和 'harmony, peace') and zuma (真 'truth, reality'), thus meaning 'harmonious truth' or 'peaceful reality'. It originated in Japan and has been used as a masculine given name, gaining modest international recognition through anime and manga.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kazu, Ma-kun
Sibling names for Kazuma
Names that share Kazuma's style, for a brother or sister.
