Jumana
Meaningsilver pearl · Arabic
Jumana is an Arabic girl name meaning “silver pearl”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Jumana has the name Ana hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jumana would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJumana is having its moment right now. Most Jumanas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jumana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 57,471 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJumana first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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About the name Jumana
Jumana is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “silver pearl”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Jumana
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Jumana
What does the name Jumana mean?
Jumana means “silver pearl” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Silver (“silver”), Lujain (“silver”), Eirian (“bright, silver”) and Jumanah (“silver pearl”).
What is the origin of the name Jumana?
Jumana is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Jumana a boy or girl name?
Jumana is a girl name. In 2025, 28 US girls were named Jumana.
How popular is the name Jumana?
Jumana ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 410 places.
What names are similar to Jumana?
If you like Jumana, you might also like Jumanah, Silver, Lujain and Eirian. Jumanah is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jumana?
Jumana is an Arabic girl name meaning “silver pearl”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.