Toma
Toma is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Toma is a given name found across several Eastern European and South Slavic cultures as a form of Thomas. Derived ultimately from an Aramaic root meaning twin, it is a concise and distinct alternative to traditional western forms. In the United States, it remains relatively rare but has seen modest, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
658 babies in the United States have been named Toma since 1880. It ranks #4018 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.3 %)
- CA (28.9 %)
- NC (14.4 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 228 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Toma
- Toma Ikuta: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Aramaic word Ta'oma, which translates directly to twin.
- It serves as a standard full name or traditional diminutive for Thomas in Georgian, Romanian, and Slavic languages.