Thoma Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOM-uh / ˈθoʊ.məAramaic; Greek
Meaning
Aramaic: twin; Greek: a form of Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
Thoma is a variant of the name Thomas, which has roots in Aramaic and Greek. The name has been widely used in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles. Over the centuries, it has appeared in various cultures and languages, often retaining its core meaning related to 'twin'. The name has been popular in many countries, particularly in Christian communities.
Trend Summary
Thoma has seen limited use in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Toma
- Tommy
International Variants
- Tomás (Spanish)
- Tomas (Czech)
- Toma (Romanian)
- Tomasz (Polish)
- Tommy (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thoma was first seen in the United States in 1951. Thoma has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thoma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thoma
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |