Jomo

Jomo is a boy's name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Jomo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jomo

Jomo belongs to the African tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jomo first appears in Social Security records in 1960. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1508 in 1970, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 355 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jomo in US records

First recorded (US)
1960
Best US rank
#1508 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Total since 1880
355

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jomo mean?

The meaning of Jomo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its African origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jomo a boy or girl name?

Jomo is a boy name.

What origin is the name Jomo?

Jomo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Jomo?

Jomo first appears in US records in 1960. Its best-ever ranking was #1508 in 1970, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.