Tomasa
Tomasa is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tomasa is the Spanish feminine form of Thomas, derived from an Aramaic word meaning twin. It has a long history of use in Hispanic communities and remains a traditional, classic choice in the United States. Although less common in contemporary rankings, it maintains a steady presence as a heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
3,198 babies in the United States have been named Tomasa since 1880. It ranks #3144 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2033.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.5 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- NY (0.57 %)
- AZ (0.29 %)
- NM (0.24 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 71 |
| 1900-1910 | 145 |
| 1910-1920 | 379 |
| 1920-1930 | 730 |
| 1930-1940 | 468 |
| 1940-1950 | 310 |
| 1950-1960 | 272 |
| 1960-1970 | 178 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Nicknames
Tommy, Tammy, Tami
Fun facts
- Tomasa traces its linguistic roots back to the ancient Aramaic word Ta'oma', meaning twin.
- It developed in Spanish as the direct feminine equivalent of Tomás (Thomas).