Tomisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Tomi" and Kisha".
Name Census estimates that about 294 living Americans carry the first name Tomisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomisha births was 1982 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomisha. 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.
People living today
294
~ 1 in 1,165,831 Americans
Peak year
1982
18 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2003 SSA rank
#18,225
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tomisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomisha 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 Tomisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tomishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomisha
Tomisha is a feminine given name with origins rooted in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "tamas" meaning "darkness" and "ha" meaning "removing or destroying." Therefore, the name Tomisha can be interpreted as "one who dispels darkness" or "one who brings light."
The name Tomisha has been found in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, indicating its usage and significance in the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic that dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In this epic, Tomisha is mentioned as the name of a minor character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomisha. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tomisha Devi, a Hindu princess who lived in the 10th century CE in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the construction of several temples.
Another prominent figure was Tomisha Gupta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE in the region of present-day Bengal, India. Her literary works, particularly her poetry, were celebrated and have been preserved to this day.
In more recent times, Tomisha Baidya was a notable Bengali writer and social reformer who lived from 1841 to 1915. She was actively involved in the Bengali Renaissance movement and wrote extensively on the importance of women's education and empowerment.
Tomisha Chakraborty, born in 1923 and deceased in 2002, was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a significant role in popularizing and preserving the traditional Indian dance form of Kathak.
Another notable figure was Tomisha Agarwal, a renowned Indian mathematician who lived from 1935 to 2018. She made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and number theory and was awarded several prestigious awards for her work.
While the name Tomisha has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and cultures over time. However, it is important to note that the historical references and notable figures mentioned here are specific to the first name Tomisha and do not include any information regarding its use as a surname or last name.
People
Tomisha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tomisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 294 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomisha 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 1,165,831 US residents.
Is Tomisha a common name?
We classify Tomisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomisha was 1982, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tomisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomisha 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.
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.