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Zuma

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOO-muh /ˈzuː.mə/Medium

Meaning: Zuma reads as an African name (a Zulu surname among others) and, in the U.S., as a place name from Zuma Beach in California. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy, coastal-feeling name: Zuma nods to a Zulu name and to sunny Zuma Beach (said 'ZOO-muh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowZulu, English
MeaningZuma reads as an African name (a Zulu surname among others) and, in the U.S., as a place name from Zuma Beach in California. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12296 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Zuma carries a double life: an African name, including a Zulu surname, and a U.S. place name from Zuma Beach in Malibu. As a boys' given name it is very new and its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZOO-muh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, breezy, and place-flavored.

Did you know? Zuma is both an African name — a Zulu surname among others — and a place name from California's Zuma Beach, giving it a laid-back coastal ring. Its route as a first name is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZOO-muh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zuma — Zulu name / Zuma Beach place name; routes uncertain

Variations

ZumahZooma

Nicknames

ZooZu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuma mean?

Zuma is an African name — a Zulu surname among others — and a place name from Zuma Beach. Its route as a first name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zuma?

It's said ZOO-muh /ˈzuː.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zuma a boy or girl name?

Here Zuma is used as a boy's name; it is also given to girls.

How popular is Zuma?

Zuma is rare for boys in the U.S.

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