Juma Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOO-ma / /ˈdʒuː.mə/Swahili; Arabic
Meaning
Swahili: born on Friday; Arabic: a name associated with the day of the week
Historical & Cultural Background
In Swahili culture, Juma is often given to boys born on a Friday, reflecting the significance of the day in Islamic tradition. The name is also used in various Arabic-speaking regions, where it may carry different connotations related to the day of the week. The name is relatively common in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya and Tanzania.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jumah
International Variants
- Juma (Swahili); Juma (Arabic)
Famous people named Juma
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Juma was first seen in the United States in 1973. Juma has ranked as high as #1104 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Juma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Juma
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |