Soma Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOH-mah / /ˈsoʊ.mə/Sanskrit; Greek; Japanese
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'essence'; Greek: 'body'; Japanese: 'soma' (meaning varies)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Soma refers to a sacred ritual drink and is associated with the moon. In Greek, it denotes the physical body, often used in philosophical contexts. In Japanese, Soma can refer to various meanings depending on kanji used, including 'soma' as a term in traditional medicine.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Somae
- Som
- Somas
International Variants
- Soma (Japanese)
- Soma (Greek)
Famous people named Soma
Soma Mukhopadhyay — educator.
Soma Dutta — artist.
Fictional characters named Soma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Soma was first seen in the United States in 2003. Soma has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Soma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Soma (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |