Juma

Juma is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “born on Friday.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Juma at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“born on Friday”

About the name Juma

Juma belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “born on Friday” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Juma first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3444 in 1974, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 149 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Juma in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3444 in 1974
Peak year
1980
Babies named Juma in 2024
8
Total since 1880
149

Juma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#4810 in 2016
Babies named Juma in 2016
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juma mean?

Juma means “born on Friday” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Juma a boy or girl name?

Juma is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Juma?

Juma comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Juma?

Juma first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3444 in 1974, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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