Tomika
Primarily a girl's name of Japanese origin with 2,781 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
genitive singular of tomik
Tomika is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese origin, combining elements meaning 'wealth' and 'fragrance' or 'flower.' In the United States it was also used as a creative coinage in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Tomika is cataloged under the Japanese naming tradition. Japanese names are typically composed of kanji characters, each contributing meaning — the same pronunciation can carry entirely different meanings depending on the characters chosen.
In the U.S., Tomika has been recorded as a girl's name since 1964, with 2,781 total births. Browse the Japanese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tomika has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 739 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 1,789 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 124 | — |
The Story of Tomika
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Tomika is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tomika are most likely born between 1965 and 1985.
How rare is Tomika?
With 2,781 total births on record, Tomika remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1964, peaked in the 1970s with 1,789 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tomika by the numbers
- Would fill 58 school buses
- Meeting one Tomika per day would take 7.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1964–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 | #10767 |
| 1996 | 6 | #13406 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7484 |
| 1994 | 12 | #7577 |
| 1993 | 22 | #4666 |
| 1992 | 17 | #5706 |
| 1991 | 21 | #4799 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3517 |
| 1989 | 31 | #3395 |
| 1988 | 33 | #3093 |
| 1987 | 46 | #2330 |
| 1986 | 41 | #2467 |
| 1985 | 65 | #1756 |
| 1984 | 66 | #1683 |
| 1983 | 78 | #1484 |
| 1982 | 105 | #1250 |
| 1981 | 114 | #1170 |
| 1980 | 160 | #938 |
| 1979 | 156 | #946 |
| 1978 | 211 | #740 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tomika as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tomika has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–1997