Tobia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOH-bee-ah / ˈtoʊ.bi.əHebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: God is good; Italian: a variant of Tobias
Historical & Cultural Background
Tobia is derived from the Hebrew name Tobias, which means 'God is good'. It has been used in various cultures, including Italian, where it serves as a variant. The name has biblical roots, appearing in the Book of Tobit in the Old Testament. Over time, it has been adopted in different forms across various languages and cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Tobia has seen limited popularity in the U.S. and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tobias
- Tobiah
International Variants
- Tobias (German)
- Tobías (Spanish)
- Tobiah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Tobia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tobia was first seen in the United States in 1991. Tobia has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tobia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tobia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1991 | 5 |