UK girl's name
Tomisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Tomi" and Kisha".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tomisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tomisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tomisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tomisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tomisha ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Tomisha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tomisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tomisha mean?
Tomisha is a feminine given name with origins rooted in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "tamas" meaning "darkness" and "ha" meaning "removing or destroying." Therefore, the name Tomisha can be interpreted as "one who dispels darkness" or "one who brings light."
The name Tomisha has been found in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, indicating its usage and significance in the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic that dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In this epic, Tomisha is mentioned as the name of a minor character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomisha. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tomisha Devi, a Hindu princess who lived in the 10th century CE in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the construction of several temples.
Another prominent figure was Tomisha Gupta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE in the region of present-day Bengal, India. Her literary works, particularly her poetry, were celebrated and have been preserved to this day.
In more recent times, Tomisha Baidya was a notable Bengali writer and social reformer who lived from 1841 to 1915. She was actively involved in the Bengali Renaissance movement and wrote extensively on the importance of women's education and empowerment.
Tomisha Chakraborty, born in 1923 and deceased in 2002, was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a significant role in popularizing and preserving the traditional Indian dance form of Kathak.
Another notable figure was Tomisha Agarwal, a renowned Indian mathematician who lived from 1935 to 2018. She made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and number theory and was awarded several prestigious awards for her work.
While the name Tomisha has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and cultures over time. However, it is important to note that the historical references and notable figures mentioned here are specific to the first name Tomisha and do not include any information regarding its use as a surname or last name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tomisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tomisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tomisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tomisha in the UK right now?
In 2000, Tomisha was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tomisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Tomisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tomisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Tomi" and Kisha".
How many people are called Tomisha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tomisha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.