Total births
2,781
Girls' name · since 1964
Tomika
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 2,781 babies named Tomika, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,781
- total births
- 1964–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Tomika is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,781 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Tomika recorded 2,781 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1997.
- 2,781 total births
- 1964–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,781 girls have been named Tomika since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 2,781
- total births
- 1964–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Tomika was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
310 babies were named Tomika in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Tomika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tomika's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 310, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tomika at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Tomika popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1997
- Peak year (1975)
- 310
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Tomika popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1976 (Tomika as boys' name)
Tomika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tomika's strongest decade.
1,789 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Tomika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 124
1960s
124 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,789 births
- 1980s
1980s
739 births
- 1990s 129
1990s
129 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,789 births (64% of all-time use).
How Tomika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tomika's total volume
Tomika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tomika by state
Where Tomika concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 237 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 185 | 6.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 150 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 127 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 123 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Texas | | 123 | 4.4% |
| #7 | New York | | 111 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 110 | 4.0% |
Georgia share of Tomika's total US births 8.5%
Even split
237 of 2,781 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Tomika appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomika? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 2,781 babies named Tomika. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 310 births.
When was Tomika most popular? ▼
Tomika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,789 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Tomika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomika are Georgia (237 births), Michigan (185 births), North Carolina (150 births).
How long has the name Tomika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tomika since 1964 -- 34 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Tomika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tommie, Tomeka, Tomasa, Tommy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tomika's data
- Tomika's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,789 total births); usage has since declined to 129 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tomikas (237 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tomika
Nearby Names Like Tomika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomika
Tommie Girl
#3121 17,769 births
Tomeka Girl
3,628 births
Tomasa Girl
#6654 3,198 births
Tommy Girl
#5027 2,942 births
Tomi Girl
#5630 2,812 births
Compare Tomika side by side: Tomika vs Tommie Tomika vs Tomeka Tomika vs Tomasa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tomika: Baby Name Since 1964 - 2,781 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tomika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.