Son of the chief; or permanence, truth, and flax
In a Native American context, specifically the Quechan (Yuma) people, it is often interpreted as 'son of the chief'. In Japanese, it is a unisex name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, commonly combining 'yu' (permanence or gentle) with 'ma' (truth or flax).
About 10 boys were named Yuma in 2025.
Japanese singer and actor
Japanese voice actor and singer
Protagonist of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal · Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Main character in World Trigger · World Trigger
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
