Boy · #7,906 in 2026

Homas

In Indian religions, a homa, also known as homam or havan, is a fire ritual performed on special occasions. In Hinduism, by a Hindu priest usually for a homeowner. The grihastha keeps different kinds of fire including one to cook food, heat the home, among other uses; therefore, a yajna offering is made directly into the fire.

Current Rank
#7,906
Peak Rank
#4,786 (1988)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1984
First Year
1989
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#4786
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Homas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Indian religions, a homa, also known as homam or havan, is a fire ritual performed on special occasions. In Hinduism, by a Hindu priest usually for a homeowner. The grihastha keeps different kinds of fire including one to cook food, heat the home, among other uses; therefore, a yajna offering is made directly into the fire.

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Etymology
The Sanskrit word homa (होम) is from the root hu , which refers to "pouring into fire, offer, sacrifice".
Origin & history
Homa traditions are found across Asia, from Samarkand to Japan , over a 3000-year history. A homa , in all its Asian variations, is a ceremonial ritual that offers food to fire and is ultimately linked to the traditions contained in the Vedic religion. The tradition reflects a reverence for fire and cooked food ( pākayajña ) that developed in Asia, and the Brahmana layers of the Vedas are the earliest records of this ritual reverence. \nTherefore the first food which a man may take,\nis in the place of Homa.\nAnd he who offers that first oblation,\nshould offer it to [[Prana]], saying '&a

The Story of Homas

Homas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 9 Homass were born — ranking #4,786 that year. As of 2026, Homas ranks #7,906 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Homass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Homas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Homas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Homeys
  • Hymas
  • Homes
  • Homies
  • Holmes
  • Hummus
  • Homos
  • Homa
  • Homers
  • Hannahs
  • Houma
  • Jaimes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Homas

What does the name Homas mean?
In Indian religions, a homa, also known as homam or havan, is a fire ritual performed on special occasions. In Hinduism, by a Hindu priest usually for a homeowner. The grihastha keeps different kinds of fire including one to cook food, heat the home, among other uses; therefore, a yajna offering is made directly into the fire.
How popular is Homas in 2026?
In 2026, Homas ranks #7,906 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Homas most popular?
Homas reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,786 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Homas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Homas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Homas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Homas include Malcome, Gilverto, Vandell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Homas

Homas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Homas's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,786. Use the chart and map above to compare Homas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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