girl's name
Huma
HOO-mah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 632
Huma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Huma Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Huma?
In 2024, Huma was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Huma Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Huma Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Hüma | Hüma is a rare spelling of Huma, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Huma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Huma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Huma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Huma
- Pronunciation HOO-mah
Sibling Names for Huma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Huma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Huma
How popular is the name Huma?
In 2024, Huma was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Huma a girl's or a boy's name?
Huma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Huma?
Huma has 2 syllables.
When was Huma most popular?
Huma peaked in 1998, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Huma a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Huma currently ranks #4,105 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.