girl's name
Shuma
SHOO-muh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 31
Shuma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shuma Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shuma?
In 2004, Shuma was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shuma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shuma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shuma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shuma
- Pronunciation SHOO-muh
Sibling Names for Shuma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shuma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shuma
How popular is the name Shuma?
In 2004, Shuma was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shuma a girl's or a boy's name?
Shuma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shuma?
Shuma has 2 syllables.
When was Shuma most popular?
Shuma peaked in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.