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Tomika

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Pronounced toh-MEE-kuh /toʊˈmiː.kə/Medium

Meaning: A name that surfaced as an African-American coinage in the 1970s, often paired with the -ika/-ica sound of the era; it also exists independently as a Japanese given name. Its route in American use is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rhythmic name: Tomika read as a 1970s coinage (and a Japanese name too), said 'toh-MEE-kuh.' Route uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Japanese

MeaningA name that surfaced as an African-American coinage in the 1970s, often paired with the -ika/-ica sound of the era; it also exists independently as a Japanese given name. Its route in American use is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1997)#10767 ↗ Rising

1997 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tomika surfaced in 1970s America among the many creative -ika and -ica names of the time, and it also stands as a Japanese given name in its own right. In U.S. use it peaked in 1975 and faded thereafter (said 'toh-MEE-kuh'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

Tomika belongs to a seventies naming moment and is rare today. Rare, rhythmic, and uncertain.

Did you know? Tomika appeared as a 1970s American coinage in the -ika naming wave; it peaked around 1975 and has faded since. It is also a Japanese name.

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Tomika — 1970s coinage; also Japanese name; route uncertain

Variations

TamikaTomekaTameka

Nicknames

MikaTomi

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Temeka— shares Tomika's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tomika mean?

Tomika appeared as a 1970s American coinage and also exists as a Japanese name; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tomika?

It's said toh-MEE-kuh /toʊˈmiː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tomika a boy or girl name?

Tomika is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tomika?

Tomika peaked in the mid-seventies and is uncommon now.