Cosma
A girl's name of Greek origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Cosma is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1916 to 1920, Cosma has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Cosma is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cosma is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine form of Cosmo. The name derives from the Greek kosmos meaning "order," "beauty," or "the universe" — the same root that gives us the English word "cosmic." Cosmas and Damian were twin saints in early Christianity, making this name part of a long devotional tradition.
Cosma has a quietly celestial quality — it carries the vastness of the universe in two clean syllables. In Italian and Spanish Catholic traditions, Cosma has been used as a feminine given name for centuries. It's one of those rare names that manages to feel both ancient and strikingly contemporary, sitting comfortably alongside modern cosmic-inspired names like Nova and Stella.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Cosma is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1916 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Cosma’s rarity (28 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cosma has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 23 | — |
The Story of Cosma
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Cosma is a name steeped in history. Girls named Cosma are most likely born between 1916 and 1920.
How rare is Cosma?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cosma is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1910s with 23 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1916–1920)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | #5137 |
| 1919 | 9 | #3261 |
| 1917 | 8 | #3414 |
| 1916 | 6 | #4020 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1920