Bluma

“flower” — Embodies concepts of beauty and fertility

Jewish communities origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#5578US 2023

22Births / yr

↑Rising

380All-time births

📅 Since 190700

How to pronounce Bluma

bloo-mah

/bloo-mah/ · · 2 syllables

“flower”

Embodies concepts of beauty and fertility · Jewish communities origin

What does Bluma mean and where does it come from?

Bluma is derived from Yiddish, meaning 'flower'. The name has its roots in Jewish communities, especially in Eastern Europe. It embodies concepts of beauty and fertility. While not extremely common today, it has historical significance in various Jewish cultural contexts. Notable people named Bluma

Cultural significance

Bluma has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Jewish communities-speaking communities, where it reflects values of flower.

Peak popularity

Reached #2043 in 1907 — currently #5578 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Bluma?

Bluma works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Bluma Grace

How popular is Bluma right now?

Rising fast — up 3041 spots — currently #5578 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1925–2023#5578 · Top 4.1%

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2010

2015

2020

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2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5578	22	▲ up 3041 · +83% births
2022	#8619	12	▼ down 517 · -8% births
2021	#8102	13	▼ down 2267 · -35% births
2020	#5835	20	▲ up 890 · +11% births
2015	#6725	18	▲ up 517 · +6% births
2010	#7242	17	▲ up 3359 · +143% births
1995	#10601	7	▼ down 6022 · +17% births
1925	#4579	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Bluma

Best Year1925Rank #4579

Peak Count22

Average Rank#7160

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1925 - 20238 years

The story of Bluma

Bluma entered American naming records in 1907 and has been in use for over 117 years. With 380 total births recorded, Bluma remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4579 in 1925, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #5578 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Bluma in 1907:

Mary Helen Margaret Anna Ruth

Bluma by decade

Bluma peaked in the 1900s. See all 1900s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	11
1910s	23
1920s	42
1930s	6
1970s	23
1980s	6
1990s	14
2000s	63
2010s ★	172
2020s	20

💎Bluma has only 380 total recorded births since 1907 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Bluma?

Common

BluBlumBlumieBlumy

What names sound and feel like Bluma?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Bluma also consider these

Yiddish-speaking communities · Pomegranate, also connoting

Blume

Germanic · Flower.

Cuma

Turkey · from the Turkish

Zuma

South Africa · Zulu

How is Bluma written in other languages?

בְלוּמָא

Yiddish

Common questions about the name Bluma

What does the name Bluma mean?

Bluma means "flower" — a name rooted in Jewish communities tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Bluma?

Bluma is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Bluma have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Bluma?

Bluma originates from Jewish communities tradition. Jewish communities names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Bluma trending right now?

Bluma is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Bluma a common or rare name?

Bluma is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.