Tahoma
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaningpossibly snowy peak · Lushootseed
Tahoma is a Native American gender-neutral name thought to mean “snowy peak”, with Lushootseed roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tahoma
Tahoma is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “possibly snowy peak”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Tahoma at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
Questions about the name Tahoma
What does the name Tahoma mean?
Tahoma means “possibly snowy peak” and comes from Lushootseed. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Ookpik (“snowy owl”), Yukino (“often snowy field”) and Yukito (“often snowy person”).
What is the origin of the name Tahoma?
Tahoma is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lushootseed. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).
Is Tahoma a boy or girl name?
Both. Tahoma is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Tahoma?
If you like Tahoma, you might also like Ookpik, Yukino and Yukito.
What should I know before naming my baby Tahoma?
Tahoma is a Native American gender-neutral name thought to mean “snowy peak”, with Lushootseed roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.