UK boy's name
Tomoki
A masculine Japanese name meaning "friend of virtue".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tomoki is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tomoki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2014. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Tomoki. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tomoki ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Tomoki.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tomoki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3895
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tomoki mean?
The name Tomoki has its origins in Japan, derived from the combination of two Japanese words: "tomo" meaning "friend" and "ki" meaning "tree" or "wood." This name gained popularity during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan, reflecting the cultural significance of friendship and nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomoki can be found in the Kokin Wakashū, an ancient anthology of Japanese poetry from the early Heian period, where it was used as a poetic name or pseudonym. The name was also mentioned in historical records from the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), suggesting its continued use among the Japanese aristocracy and samurai class.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tomoki. One such figure was Tomoki Togo (1900-1941), a Japanese naval officer who served during World War II and was known for his courage and leadership. Another was Tomoki Kameda (1936-2022), a renowned Japanese writer and poet who received numerous literary awards for his work.
In the realm of sports, Tomoki Kameda (born 1991) is a professional boxer from Japan who has held multiple world titles in the bantamweight division. Tomoki Miyoshi (born 1988) is a Japanese footballer who has played for several clubs in the J-League, Japan's professional soccer league.
Moving to the arts, Tomoki Hirota (born 1976) is a Japanese actor and musician who has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. He is particularly known for his roles in historical dramas and his work as a voice actor.
The name Tomoki has maintained its cultural significance in Japan, serving as a reminder of the country's rich history and traditions. While its meaning has evolved over time, it continues to evoke a sense of friendship, nature, and the enduring spirit of the Japanese people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tomoki over time
The chart below shows babies named Tomoki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tomoki, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tomoki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tomoki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4449 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3385 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tomoki
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tomoki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tomoki in the UK right now?
In 2014, Tomoki was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tomoki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Tomoki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tomoki?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "friend of virtue".
How many people are called Tomoki in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tomoki across the 4 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.