Yuma
YOO-mah
Yuma is a unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning “Yuma is a name with multiple origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'gentle arrow'. It's also the name of a Native American tribe and city in Arizona.”. It currently ranks #15176 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2008.
What Yuma Means
“Yuma is a name with multiple origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'gentle arrow'. It's also the name of a Native American tribe and city in Arizona.”
The Story of Yuma
This name flows like a gentle river, carrying the peaceful strength of the East and the spirit of the desert West, waiting for them.
Yuma is a name with a rich, multifaceted origin. In Japanese, it can signify 'gentle arrow,' suggesting precision and a quiet force. It is also the name of a Native American tribe and a city in Arizona, linking it to the vast, sun-drenched landscapes of the American Southwest. Its presence in data begins in the mid-20th century.
When you consider your child, 'Yuma' evokes a sense of calm strength, like a directed but gentle force. It feels peaceful yet purposeful. Writing this name feels like drawing a steady, thoughtful line, connecting the quiet grace of the East with the enduring spirit of the West.
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Peak Year
#25 in 2008
Total Births
445
First Recorded
1974
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