Tomi
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tomi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2005.
A lively, gender-fluid short form of Thomas or Tomas, Tomi has deep roots across Europe and Africa. The Scottish and English Tomi ultimately derives from the Aramaic *t’om’a*, meaning “twin,” while in Nigeria and Japan it can function as a standalone name with varied meanings. In Scotland, Tomi appears most often as a playful variant of Tommy, though it also honours the celebrated Scottish-born Formula One racing driver Tomi Kristian, who carried the name with distinction. The name shares its etymological root with the biblical Thomas, which has given its name to countless places worldwide, from St. Thomas in the Caribbean to Thomasville in the USA. A sweet and modern choice, Tomi feels as comfortable on a baby girl in Glasgow as on a baby boy in Edinburgh, and its upbeat two-syllable rhythm has a distinctly friendly, approachable quality.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20053 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y