Declining since 2014, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuma since 1974
Babies named Yuma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 | 55 |
| 2000s | 37 | 100 |
| 2010s | 41 | 138 |
| 2020s | 17 | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Yuma is a rare and distinctive unisex name in the United States, first recorded on birth certificates in 1974. Its peak popularity occurred in 2014, when it reached a rank of 7,679 with roughly 1 in 170,808 newborns receiving the name. Since then, its usage has gradually declined, mirroring a broader trend away from place-inspired and nature-themed names. While never widely common, Yuma appeals to parents seeking a short, vowel-ending name with strong geographic and cultural ties to the American Southwest.
Yuma is primarily recognized as a place name in Arizona and as the name of the Quechan people (also known as Yuma). Its use as a personal name in the United States likely arose from the place name, influenced by its phonetic appeal. The word 'Yuma' itself is believed to have come from the Spanish adaptation of a native term, but its exact etymology is uncertain and debated.
“Yuma” around the world
Where Yuma lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yuma
Names that share Yuma's style, for a brother or sister.
