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Tommi

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOM-ee /ˈtɑ.mi/High

Meaning: Tommi is a spelling of Tommy, the pet form of Thomas, from the Aramaic 'te'oma' meaning 'twin.' The -i ending gives it a modern, friendly look. We note the route.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly spin on Tommy: Tommi traces to Thomas, 'twin' (said 'TOM-ee'). Warm, casual, and easy to wear.
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Origin LowAramaic, English
MeaningTommi is a spelling of Tommy, the pet form of Thomas, from the Aramaic 'te'oma' meaning 'twin.' The -i ending gives it a modern, friendly look. We note the route.
U.S. rank (2024)#12168 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852024

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

Tommi is a spelling of Tommy, itself the pet form of Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' Thomas has been a steady classic for centuries, and Tommi keeps its friendly warmth while trading the -y for an -i (said 'TOM-ee').

It reads as a casual, approachable form and appears in several cultures as a short name in its own right. Warm, easy, and familiar.

Did you know? Tommi is a fresh-spelled Tommy — the affectionate form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word for 'twin.' The -i ending gives a familiar name a lighter, modern touch.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tommi — Form of Tommy / Thomas, Aramaic 'twin'

Variations

TommyThomasTommie

Nicknames

TomTommy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tommi mean?

Tommi is a form of Tommy and Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning 'twin.'

How do you pronounce Tommi?

It's said TOM-ee /ˈtɑ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tommi a boy or girl name?

Here Tommi is used as a boy's name, a form of Tommy; the spelling is occasionally seen for girls too.

How popular is Tommi?

Tommi is an uncommon spelling in the U.S., though the classic Thomas and Tommy remain well known.

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