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Tomi

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tomi

Pronounced TOH-mee /ˈtoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Thomas ('twin'), and separately a Yoruba name (as in Oluwatomi) and a Japanese name. Warm and cross-cultural; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm cross-cultural short name: Tomi shortens Thomas ('twin') and stands alone in Yoruba and Japanese (said 'TOH-mee'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Japanese, Yoruba
MeaningA short form of Thomas ('twin'), and separately a Yoruba name (as in Oluwatomi) and a Japanese name. Warm and cross-cultural; routes vary.
U.S. rank (2022)#12173 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 131
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919582022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tomi is a short form of Thomas ('twin'), and separately a Yoruba and a Japanese name. The routes vary, which we note — warm and rare in the U.S. (said 'TOH-mee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., across several traditions. Rare, warm, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Tomi is a short form of Thomas ('twin'), and also a Yoruba name (as in Oluwatomi) and a Japanese name — a warm, cross-cultural pick whose routes vary, which we note (said 'TOH-mee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Tomi — short of Thomas; Yoruba; Japanese; routes vary

Variations

TommyTommiTomy

Nicknames

TomTommy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tomi mean?

Tomi is a short form of Thomas ('twin'), and also a Yoruba and Japanese name. The routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tomi?

It's said TOH-mee /ˈtoʊ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tomi a boy or girl name?

Tomi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tomi?

Tomi is a rare name in the U.S.

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