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Unisex name

Kuma

Kuma ranks #518 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 12 places, 169 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #990 for cats.
Kuma's popularity trend

Kuma's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2008.

0.005%0.01%0.015%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
169
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#518
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
−93
2020 → 2025
Gender split
63% boys
37% girls63% boys
What does Kuma mean?
2 syllables

Kuma is the Japanese word for "bear," used both for the animal itself and, informally, as an affectionate name for someone (or something) with a bear-like sturdiness or cuddliness.

Kuma is short, sturdy, and a little cute — a natural fit for a pet who's built solid, moves with a bit of a lumber, or just gives off strong teddy-bear energy.

Where Kuma shows up

Kuma's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Kuma

PumaZumaYumaDumaAkumaKumoKumiKumarUmaLumaNuma

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