Tomara
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an old Spanish surname.
Name Census estimates that about 370 living Americans carry the first name Tomara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tomara today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tomara births was 1975 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tomara. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
370
~ 1 in 926,363 Americans
Peak year
1975
27 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,985
Tracked since 1963
Census
Tomara in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 353 people with the first name Tomara, which placed it at #26,378 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,378
National first-name rank
People counted
353
353 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
51.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tomara
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomara is Black at 51.0%. The next largest groups are White (39.4%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tomara described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tomara at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American51.0% · 180
- White39.4% · 139
- Two or more races5.1% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 16
Popularity
Tomara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tomara from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 171 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomara by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tomara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tomaras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tomara
The name Tomara is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the word "Tamara," which means "lotus" or "tree of copper-red color." The lotus flower holds significant symbolism in Hindu mythology, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomara can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Here, Tomara is mentioned as the name of a warrior princess known for her bravery and skill in combat. This epic, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, highlights the cultural significance of the name during that era.
In the 6th century CE, a powerful Rajput clan known as the Tomaras ruled over parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana in India. They were renowned for their military prowess and played a crucial role in the region's history. The most notable ruler from this dynasty was Anangpal Tomar, who founded and ruled the city of Delhi between 1051 and 1060 CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomara. One prominent figure was Tomara Sivaji, a 17th-century Maratha warrior and military leader who served under the renowned Shivaji Maharaj. Tomara Sivaji played a vital role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen.
Another historical figure was Tomara Devi, a 16th-century Hindu queen who ruled over the princely state of Gwalior in central India. She is remembered for her patronage of the arts, particularly music and dance, and for her efforts in promoting cultural excellence during her reign.
In the realm of literature, Tomara Rajput was a 19th-century Indian poet and writer from Rajasthan. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, were highly regarded and influential during her time.
While the name Tomara has its roots in ancient Indian history and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found popularity in various parts of the world. The name's association with strength, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment has made it a favored choice for parents seeking meaningful names for their children.
People
Tomara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tomara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tomara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tomara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 370 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tomara going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 926,363 US residents.
Is Tomara a common name?
We classify Tomara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 400 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tomara most popular?
The single biggest year for Tomara was 1975, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tomara is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tomara in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 353 people with the name Tomara, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,378 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tomara in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tomara?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tomara leans strongly female. 346 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tomara?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tomara is Black at 51.0%. The next largest groups are White (39.4%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tomara most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tomara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.0% (180 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tomara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tomara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tomara in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tomara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tomara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tomara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Tomara?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.