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
Very Rare
Japanese

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.

~311
Living in US
1 in 1,065,753
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bear
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous Protective
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why Kuma resonates with strength and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

133,512
Worldwide Bearers
#7,806
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
79,921
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
40,341
🇯🇵 Japan
3,748
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,361
🇳🇵 Nepal
2,115
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,489
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
797
🇮🇩 Indonesia
610
🇹🇬 Togo
577
🇬🇭 Ghana
562

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 4
19
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
24
Classic Feel
2
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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.

✨ Similar Names to Kuma

🌿 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US311
All-Time Births311
1 in X1 in 1,065,753
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age4
Peak Year2024
World Rank#7,806
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.