Kuma Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOO-ma //ˈkuː.mə//
Origin: Japanese; Native American
Meaning: bear (Japanese); brave (Native American)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Kuma' directly translates to 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. In some Native American cultures, the name is associated with bravery and resilience, reflecting the qualities admired in warriors.
Famous people named Kuma
In this section, you will find notable people named Kuma. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kuma who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Kuma — professional wrestler.
Kuma — character in video games.
Fictional characters named Kuma
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Kuma — Tekken series.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kuma, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kuma was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Kuma has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Kuma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kuma is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kuma was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kuma
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kuma.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |