Kazuma
Meaningoften harmony and truth · Japanese
Kazuma is a Japanese boy name often meaning “harmony and truth”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kazuma would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationKazuma peaked in 1918, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kazuma would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKazuma first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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About the name Kazuma
Kazuma is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often harmony and truth”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Kazuma
What does the name Kazuma mean?
Kazuma means “often harmony and truth” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Harmony (“harmony”), Kazuki (“often harmony, tree”), Hirokazu (“often broad harmony”) and Hozho (“beauty, harmony”).
What is the origin of the name Kazuma?
Kazuma is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Kazuma a boy or girl name?
Kazuma is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Kazuma.
How popular is the name Kazuma?
Kazuma ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1918, when it reached #3,728.
What names are similar to Kazuma?
If you like Kazuma, you might also like Harmony, Kazuki, Hirokazu and Hozho.
What should I know before naming my baby Kazuma?
Kazuma is a Japanese boy name often meaning “harmony and truth”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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.