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Umoja

oo-MOH-jah /uˈmoʊdʒɑ/ Swahili

At a glance

In short
Umoja is a Swahili name meaning "unity" and is associated with togetherness and cooperation. It's a unique and meaningful choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1974 (#5,228)
Babies in 1974
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1974 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Umoja

Umoja is a male name with Swahili origin. The name Umoja means "unity" and carries powerful associations related to togetherness, harmony, and cooperation. In Swahili culture, Umoja is also the first principle of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and values. Despite being a less common name in the United States, Umoja has gained some recognition over the years, with 5 occurrences recorded in 1974. The name embodies a sense of community and strength, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Umoja

Swahili

Popularity of Umoja in the U.S.

Umoja appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1974, ranked #5,228 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Umoja in the U.S. in 1974, ranked #5,228 among boy names.
  • Boys named Umoja (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1974. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1974 1 row
Umoja: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197455,228new

Notable people named Umoja

  • Umoja Adeyemi Gibson is a professional basketball player who plays point guard for FC Barcelona.