Yuma
Pronunciation: [ y-OOM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yuma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 98 babies have been named Yuma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yuma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,312 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,312
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yuma
Yuma is a girl name .
Is Yuma a boy or girl name? Yuma is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,312 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,127. Yuma is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yuma is currently ranked #27,312 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yuma include Yumi, Yumna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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