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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tomyris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tomy|Tona
PersianGirl→ Stable

Tomyris

tah-MEER-is · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13458 in 2022

Peak: #13458 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13458 in 2022

Peak: #13458 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Tomyris scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalPersianAncient HistoryWarriorGirl3-syllableRegalStrong FemaleRareLiterary Reference
Character
fierce warrior spiritstrategic leadershipbold determinationprotective strengthdefiant courage
STRONG
High confidence

Tomyris is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Tomyris at a Glance
Meaning:From ancient Persian, the legendary Scythian queen warrior. Name means 'gold' or 'of the golden spirit' in Old Iranian languages.
Language root:Persian · Old Iranian
Peak rank:#13458 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Tomyris
Legendary Scythian Queen, 6th century BCE
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tomyris · Overview
Summary

Tomyris is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Mythological · Strong · Regal character
Tomyris carries a bold, fierce, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
tomyris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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