Tomomi
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften wise beauty · Japanese
Tomomi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “wise beauty”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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.
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- GenerationTomomi peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tomomi you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
- HistoryTomomi first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tomomi
Tomomi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often wise beauty”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Tomomi
What does the name Tomomi mean?
Tomomi means “often wise beauty” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “wise” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Sage (“wise”), Raymond (“wise protector”), Saige (“wise”) and Ramona (“wise protector”).
What is the origin of the name Tomomi?
Tomomi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Tomomi a boy or girl name?
Both. Tomomi 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.
How popular is the name Tomomi?
Tomomi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1997. It peaked at #9,284 in 1976, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tomomi?
If you like Tomomi, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ramona.
What should I know before naming my baby Tomomi?
Tomomi is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “wise beauty”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. 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.