Juba
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Juba is a Latin name meaning “king of Numidia”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.22% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Juba
Juba is a masculine given name of Latin origin, famously associated with the royal lineage of Numidia. The name is historically recorded as the designation for two significant North African monarchs, Juba I and Juba II, who governed the region during the Roman period. Linguistically, the name was assimilated into Latin records from indigenous Punic or Berber languages prevalent in North Africa during antiquity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Juba
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Juba is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.22% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Juba
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Juba is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 15.1M births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 51K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Juba ranked #2,383 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #5,494 in 2024 — an improvement of 3,111 places. Juba is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,926 in 2004. Its lowest recorded position was #5,940 in 2015. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 2232 places (from #4,615 to #2,383).
Characteristics of the Name Juba
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Juba features two syllables with a stressed opening syllable, creating an exotic and concise phonetic pattern. It is historically linked to King Juba I and King Juba II of Numidia, reflecting a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Juba
Middle names used with JubaMethodology
Juba is most frequently used with: Juba John
Middle name suggestions for JubaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Juba is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Juba Daniel · Juba Donald · Juba Dennis · Juba Dillon · Juba Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Juba
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Juba. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Juba
Sound Like Juba Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Job · Jeb · Jobe · View all 18 names
Spelled Like Juba Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jubal
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Juba Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Juba”
Dictionary Meaning of "Juba"Methodology
A male given name from Latin, notably borne by kings of Numidia
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How to Spell Juba in ASL
- J
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- b
- a
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