Tomoko Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Tomoko

"A female given name from Japanese."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1982 👥 128 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A female given name from Japanese.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
128
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Tomoko Mean?

Tomoko is a common, traditional female Japanese given name. Like many Japanese names, Tomoko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:友子 - "friendly child" 知子 - "knowing child" 智子 - "wise child" 朋子 - "friendly child"

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Tomoko is a common, traditional female Japanese given name. Like many Japanese names, Tomoko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:友子 - "friendly child" 知子 - "knowing child" 智子 - "wise child" 朋子 - "friendly child"

Root Element
Tomoko
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Japanese."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Tomoko

T 2
O 6
M 4
O 6
K 2
O 6
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Tomoko in Numbers

128 US bearers
1982 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Tomoko" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Japanese.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~128 people named Tomoko in the US. Peaked in 1982 with 10 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Tomoko?

The Life Path number for Tomoko is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 8.

Is Tomoko a boy or girl name?

Tomoko is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Tomoko in the US?

Approximately 128 people in the United States are named Tomoko. The name peaked in 1982 with 10 recorded uses.

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