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Tomasa

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningtwin · Aramaic

Tomasa is a Mexican girl name meaning “twin”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. 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.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Tomasa has the name Asa hiding inside it.
  • GenerationTomasa peaked in 1913, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tomasa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 200,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTomasa first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1887–2025

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Unisex name: AsaGirl name: TommieGirl name: MasaUnisex name: Tomi
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tomasa

Tomasa is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “twin”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Tomasa

What does the name Tomasa mean?

Tomasa means “twin” and comes from Aramaic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tommie (“twin”), Kato (“second-born twin”), Kehinde (“second-born twin”) and Taiwo (“first-born twin”).

What is the origin of the name Tomasa?

Tomasa is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Aramaic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Tomasa a boy or girl name?

Tomasa is a girl name. In 2025, 8 US girls were named Tomasa.

How popular is the name Tomasa?

Tomasa ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1913, when it reached #674. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,964 places.

What names are similar to Tomasa?

If you like Tomasa, you might also like Tommie, Kato, Kehinde and Taiwo.

What should I know before naming my baby Tomasa?

Tomasa is a Mexican girl name meaning “twin”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. 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. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.