Jumanne
Meaningborn on Tuesday · Swahili
Jumanne is an African boy name meaning “born on Tuesday”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Jumanne has the name Anne hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jumanne would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJumanne peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jumanne you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryJumanne first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jumanne
Jumanne is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Tuesday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Jumanne
What does the name Jumanne mean?
Jumanne means “born on Tuesday” and comes from Swahili. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwabena (“born on tuesday”), Kobina (“born on Tuesday”) and Komla (“born on Tuesday”).
What is the origin of the name Jumanne?
Jumanne is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Swahili. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Jumanne a boy or girl name?
Jumanne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jumanne?
Jumanne is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #7,638 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Jumanne?
If you like Jumanne, you might also like Kwabena, Kobina and Komla.
What should I know before naming my baby Jumanne?
Jumanne is an African boy name meaning “born on Tuesday”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.