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Jumana

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Pronounced joo-MAH-nah /dʒuˈmɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic jumana, 'a silver pearl; a small pearl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A silver pearl: Jumana is Arabic for 'a silver pearl'. Elegant, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic jumana, 'a silver pearl; a small pearl'

U.S. rank (2025)#4812 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 618

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jumana comes from Arabic jumana, 'a silver pearl; a small pearl'. An elegant, lustrous name across the Arab world (borne by an early Muslim woman, Jumana bint Abi Talib; said 'joo-MAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-silver-pearl at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Jumana means 'a silver pearl; a small pearl' in Arabic — a lustrous, elegant name (an early Muslim woman bore it); soft and lovely.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — jumana — etymology

Variations

JumanahJomana

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jumana mean?

Jumana is Arabic for 'a silver pearl; a small pearl'.

How do you pronounce Jumana?

It's said joo-MAH-nah /dʒuˈmɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jumana a boy or girl name?

Jumana is a girl's name.

How popular is Jumana?

Jumana is a rare name in the U.S.