UK girl's name
Juman
An Arabic feminine name meaning "two pearls" or "precious gem".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Juman is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Juman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Juman is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Juman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Juman ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were registered as Juman.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Juman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2024
7 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Juman mean?
The name Juman is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "juman," which means "pearl" or "jewel." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with beauty, rarity, and preciousness in the Arabic culture.
In ancient Arabic literature, the word "juman" was often used as a metaphor to describe something of great value or exceptional quality. The name Juman may have been given to children as a way of bestowing upon them the hope of becoming precious and valuable individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juman can be found in the writings of the renowned 9th-century Arab poet and philosopher, Abu Tammam. In his collection of poems, he made reference to a woman named Juman, praising her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Juman. One such individual was Juman ibn Shayban (c. 640-720 AD), a prominent Arab military leader and governor who played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests. Another notable bearer of the name was Juman al-Qaysi (c. 820-900 AD), a renowned Arab poet and scholar during the Abbasid Caliphate.
In more recent times, Juman Kubba (born 1933) is a distinguished Iraqi architect and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable architecture. Additionally, Juman Ismail (born 1983) is a Somali-American fashion model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Juman Malouf (born 1975) is a Lebanese-Australian actress and television presenter, known for her work in Australian soap operas and her advocacy for various charitable causes. Lastly, Juman Adil (born 1985) is a prominent Jordanian television presenter and media personality who has hosted several popular shows in the Arab world.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Juman across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical roots and the diverse individuals who have carried this name throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Juman over time
The chart below shows babies named Juman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Juman, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Juman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Juman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3941 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5758 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Juman
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Juman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Juman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Juman was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Juman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Juman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Juman?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "two pearls" or "precious gem".
How many people are called Juman in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Juman across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.