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Jomo

Gender
Male
Meaning
Gikuyu Of Kenya Name Meaning "Farmer."
Origin
African

Jomo Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 355 baby boys have been named Jomo. The name peaked in 1970 with 32 US births that year (rank #1508).

Top States for Jomo

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jomo births are: California (25), New York (22), Michigan (5).

Other African-Origin Names Like Jomo

If you like Jomo's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →

4-Letter Names Starting with J

Names with Jomo's exact length and starting letter: Jaap, Jace, Jaci, Jack, Jacy.

Quick Facts About Jomo

535
African baby names in our dictionary
270
African male names
90
4-letter J-names in our dictionary
431
J-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Jody Feminine Of Nickname For Joseph And Jude. Female English
Joelle Jehovah Is God. Feminine Of Joel. Female French
Jolene A Well-Established Compound Of Jo- Female English

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