Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Kuma Updated January 20, 2026 by Jennifer M. Kuma Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Bear ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kuma? The name Kuma is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Bear. People who like the name Kuma also like: Ulani, Miu, Nariko, Kokuro, Kaida, Suki, Kita, Daisuke, Slade, Ryoto, Dragon, Bowen, Hotaru, Tsuyoshi Names like Kuma: Kimeya, Kana, Kenan, Kame, Keyanna, Kahnay , Keone, Kinion, Kimamana, Kahoni, Kachina, Kenyi, Kanani, Konane, Kian, Kamin, Kinu, Kione, Kiaan, Kanoa, Kimani, Kimoni, Kini, Kimya, Keyson, Keen, Kanan, Kazane, Kasani, Kanuha Stats for the Name Kuma Kuma is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kuma is currently not ranked in U.S. births