Tomika
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Tom and Micah.
Name Census estimates that about 2,548 living Americans carry the first name Tomika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomika today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomika births was 1975 (310 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tomika with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 134,519 Americans
Peak year
1975
310 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,432
Tracked since 1964
Census
Tomika in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,044 people with the first name Tomika, which placed it at #7,462 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,462
National first-name rank
People counted
2.0K
2,044 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
88.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tomika
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomika is Black at 88.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tomika described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tomika at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.7% · 1,814
- White4.4% · 90
- Two or more races3.2% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 52
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 8
Gender
Gender distribution for Tomika
Out of the 2,786 babies given the name Tomika since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Tomika as a male name
- Ranked #6,432 in 1976
- 5 male births in 1976
- Peak: 1976 (5 births)
Tomika as a female name
- Ranked #10,767 in 1997
- 8 female births in 1997
- Peak: 1975 (310 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tomika appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,047 people counted with this name, 99.1% were female and only a very small share were male.
Popularity
Tomika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomika from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 1,794 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tomika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tomikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Tomika, while Washington, Maryland, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 86 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomika
The name Tomika is of Japanese origin and has its roots in the ancient Japanese language. It is believed to have emerged during the Heian period, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 12th century. The name is derived from the Japanese words "tomi," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "ka," a common suffix used in Japanese names.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Tomika was primarily given to female children born into affluent or noble families, reflecting the parents' hopes for their daughter's future prosperity and success. Ancient Japanese texts and records from the Heian period occasionally mention individuals bearing this name, although specific historical references are scarce.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Tomika was a courtier named Tomika no Michiko, who lived during the late 11th century and served in the imperial court of Emperor Horikawa. Historical accounts suggest that she was known for her exceptional calligraphy skills and her contributions to the preservation of traditional Japanese arts.
Another notable figure from Japanese history with the name Tomika was a Buddhist nun who lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Tomika no Myōshin was renowned for her spiritual teachings and her devotion to the Buddhist faith. She is said to have established several temples and monasteries, promoting the spread of Buddhism throughout the region.
In the 16th century, a woman named Tomika no Masako gained recognition as a skilled poet and writer. Her poetry collections, which explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience, were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various anthologies.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), a renowned artist known as Tomika no Itsuko made significant contributions to the ukiyo-e woodblock printing tradition. Her intricate and detailed prints, depicting scenes from everyday life and traditional Japanese culture, have become highly sought-after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
Another notable figure with the name Tomika was a Samurai warrior from the late 17th century. Tomika no Katsuro was known for his bravery and skill in battle, participating in several military campaigns during the turbulent times of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
These are just a few examples of individuals from Japanese history who bore the name Tomika, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who carried this name throughout the centuries.
People
Tomika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tomika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,548 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 134,519 US residents.
Is Tomika a common name?
We classify Tomika as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,786 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomika most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomika was 1975, when 310 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomika is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tomika in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,044 people with the name Tomika, or 0.68 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,462 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tomika in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tomika?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tomika appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,047 people counted with this name, 99.1% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tomika?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomika is Black at 88.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tomika most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tomika in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (1,814 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tomika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomika a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Tomika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tomika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tomika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Tomika?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Tomika, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.