Tsunami Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsoo-NAH-mee / /tsuːˈnɑːmi/

Japanese

Meaning

harbor wave

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese, 'tsunami' (津波) refers to a large ocean wave caused by underwater disturbances. The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, particularly due to the country's geographical location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to seismic activity. Tsunamis have played a significant role in shaping coastal communities and their histories. The word has been adopted into English and other languages, reflecting the global awareness of natural disasters.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tsunami was first seen in the United States in 2004. Tsunami has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tsunami has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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20057
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