Find out how popular the first name Loma has been for the last 5 years (from 1981 to 1985) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Loma by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Loma is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1985, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Loma.

The history of the first name Loma

The name Loma is believed to have originated from the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Andean regions of South America. Quechua was the primary language of the Inca Empire, which spanned across modern-day Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Chile and Colombia from the 13th to the 16th century.

In Quechua, the word "loma" refers to a small hill or a gentle slope. It is possible that the name Loma was initially used to describe someone who lived near or on a hill, or perhaps to denote a person's physical stature or demeanor. The name may have also been derived from the Spanish word "loma," which shares the same meaning and was likely influenced by the Quechua language during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loma can be found in the chronicles of Spanish conquistadors who explored and conquered the Inca Empire in the 16th century. It is possible that the name was used to refer to indigenous individuals or places encountered during these expeditions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Loma. One such person was Loma Larga, a 16th-century Peruvian leader who resisted the Spanish conquest and fought against the conquistador Francisco Pizarro's forces in the defense of the Inca Empire.

Another prominent figure was Loma Nazaren, a 19th-century Native American woman from the Apache tribe, who was known for her skills as a healer and midwife in the southwestern United States.

In the 20th century, Loma Frey (1912-1997) was an American actress and dancer who performed in Broadway musicals and Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.

Loma Norma Dunton (1907-1998), an American botanist, made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was recognized for her work on the flora of the southwestern United States.

Loma Secca (1936-2011) was a renowned Italian actress and singer who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s for her performances in various Italian films and television shows.

Data source

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