How Many People Are Named Kuma?
Complete statistics for the name Kuma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kuma means 'bear' in Japanese, making it a rare choice in the US with only 19 people bearing this name, or 1 in 17,489,661 Americans. All of those named Kuma are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why Kuma resonates with strength and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 4All 19 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kuma Through the Generations
Kuma, meaning 'bear' in Japanese, has seen steady growth since its peak in 2024 with 9 births. Today, there are 19 people named Kuma in the US, all under 30 years old. This name's modernity is reflected in its young demographic, with no one aged 30 or older among its bearers.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kuma's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Kuma
How Many People Have the Name Kuma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 311 people in the United States currently share the name Kuma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,065,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kuma a Common or Rare Name?
Kuma is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kuma Mean?
Kuma means "bear" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kuma in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kuma Most Popular?
The name Kuma reached peak popularity in 2024, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kuma?
Approximately 311 people named Kuma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 311. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,065,753 Americans.
Is Kuma a rare name?
Kuma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,065,753 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kuma mean?
Kuma means "bear" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Kuma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kuma are male and 0% are female.
When was Kuma most popular?
Kuma peaked in 2024 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.